Kalpa’s Vetthukozhumbbu
There is something very exotic with all our regional names for various dishes we make in India….. one particular name that has fascinated me was the Vetthukozhumbbu ( vettu-kozhumb-bbu ) which is basically a classic Iyer recipe for chilli ( vettal) and tamarind based gravy ( kozhumbu). A regular member of Kalpa Sundar’s kitchen and one of my favourite.
Sharing the recipe below, easy, tangy and yummy….
Recipe:
Chop pumpkin into chunky pieces.
Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, dried red chillies, curry leaves, sesame seeds, chana Dal , hing and methi powder.
Add pumpkin pieces and salt.
Add tamarind concentrate .
Add a spoon of sambaar powder.
Add jaggery to taste.
Stir well and serve with hot rice or chapati.
To my Kids with Love 