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Turkey berry thengarachukozhambu

Sundakkai thengarachakozhambu

Turkey berry curry
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course sidedish, Traditional
Cuisine Autumn, diabetic friendly, gluten free, Indian, Kerala, One pot, South indian, Spring, Summer, tamilnadu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the vegetable base

  • 1/2 cup turkey berry raw
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

for the tamarind base

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 lime-sized tamarind

for the coconut masala

  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 4-6 medium dry red chillies
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 tsp Raw rice
  • 1/2 cup drinking water

for the tempering

  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 5-6 curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Squish and extract the pulp and filter it out for any debris.
  • Wash and remove the stalk of the turkey berries.
  • Slit the berries individually, this helps the tamarind and the spices to flavour the turkey berries.
  • Add the turkey berry, tamarind pulp, add the turmeric powder and salt and bring the mix to a boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a separate pan add the coconut oil, roast the fenugreek seeds and the red chillies.
  • Once the red chillies are crisp, add the raw rice and roast it for a minute, remove from heat and add to the grated coconut.
  • Grind this into a fine paste and set aside
  • Add the paste to the cooking turkey berries and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In another pan heat, the oil add the mustard seeds. Once they splutter add the curry leaves and roast it.
  • Add this tempering to the curry and mix it well.
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