Bone/Yellumbu Kuzhambu

Bone Kuzhambu is simple yet tasty Kuzhambu. The blend of spices ,cooked with bones leaves a beautiful flavour. The Bones which are usually thrown away is used to make this curry .The juices of the bones cooked with ground spices makes the gravy yummy.

Serves : 4

Cooking Time : 30 min

Ingredients :

Bones 500 gms

Small onions a few

Curry leaves a few

Red chilly 1

Cinnamon 2"

Peas a handful

Potatoes 2(chopped )

Oil 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves to garnish

Fry in oil & Grind :

Small Onions a few

Curry leaves a few

Red chilly 6-7

Ginger 1/2"

Garlic 4-5 pearls

Turmeric 1/4 tsp

Coriander seeds 11/4 tbsp

Poppy seeds 1tsp

Fennel 1 tsp

Cloves 2

Coconut 2 tbsp

Oil 1 tsp

Method :

In a pressure cooker heat oil.

Throw in cinnamon ,let it splutter.

Throw in onions ,curry leaves and red chilly , let it change colour.

Add the bones , give it a toss.

Add the ground paste and mix well .

Add water ( 1-2 cups ) and salt ,give it a good mix.

Close and cook . ( 10 – 15 min approx. )

Release the pressure , give it a stir .

Add potatoes and peas ,stir it and close the lid and cook till vegetables are soft.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Allow it to cook till oil surfaces.