Vatha Kulambu Rice

Name: Vatha Kulambu Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw rice; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds; 2 red chilli; 1/4 tsp asafoetida; 1 tbsp dried black nightshade berries; 1 tbsp dried turkey berries; 6 garlic cloves; 20 shallots; curry leaves; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp kulambu chilli powder; 2 tsp coriander powder; tamarind puree; 4 cup water; jaggery; 1 tsp ghee

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

This vatha kulambu rice is a comforting one-pot meal with a tangy tamarind base, a little heat from kulambu chilli powder, and earthy flavour from dried turkey and black nightshade berries. The garlic, shallots, and curry leaves round it out with a homely south indian touch. It keeps well, packs beautifully for lunch boxes or travel, and tastes even better the next day — making it a go-to recipe for busy mornings or long journeys.

Updated at: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:06:52 GMT