Chettinad Special Steamed Lentil Dumplings Gravy – Kola Urundai Kuzhambu

Chettinad Special Steamed Lentil Dumplings Gravy - Kola Urundai Kuzhambu is a traditional chettinad dish served for lunch during weddings, celebrations and festival times. Kola Urundai Kuzhambu is a traditional curry from the chettinad region of the Tamil Nadu. Chettinad cuisine is believed to be one the spiciest cuisines in India. The preparation is fairly simple, but has a perfect mix of flavors.  Course : Lunch Ingridients : Ingredients for Grinding (To Make Lentil Dumplings) 1 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal) 4 Dry Red Chilli 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) 1 inch Ginger , peeled and finely chopped 5 Garlic , finely chopped 2 Shallots , finely chopped 1 cup Fresh coconut , grated Salt , as per taste Ingredients for Tadka 2 teaspoons Oil 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split) 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) 1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds) 1 sprig Curry leaves 1 Bay leaf (tej patta) Ingredients for Kuzhambu/ Gravy 5 Tomatoes , chopped 2 Shallots , chopped 5 Garlic , chopped 2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder , adjustable 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhania) 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi) Salt , as per taste Tamarind Paste , extract from lemon sized ball 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder Instructions To begin making Chettinad Special Steamed Lentil Dumplings Gravy - Kola Urundai Kuzhambu we will first make the lentil dumplings.