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Name: Authentic Tamil Nadu Vegetable Kuzhambu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 cup Assorted vegetables (drumsticks, brinjal, pumpkin, okra), cut into 2-inch pieces; 10-12 Pearl onions (sambar onions), peeled; 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped; Lemon-sized Tamarind ball (or 2 tablespoons tamarind paste); 3 tablespoons Coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons Chana dal (split chickpeas); 1 tablespoon Urad dal (split black gram); 2 teaspoons Whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 4-6 Dried red chilies (adjust to spice preference); 1/4 cup Grated coconut; 2 tablespoons Sesame oil (gingelly oil); 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 1 1/2 cups Water