## Orange Peel Kuzhambu Recipe – Orange Peel Tamarind Based Curry (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Orange Peel Kuzhambu Recipe – Orange Peel Tamarind Based Curry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Main Course**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Main Course
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Orange Peel Kuzhambu Recipe – Orange Peel Tamarind Based Curry:
* 1/3 cup Orange peel – finely chopped
* 1 inch Ginger – thinly sliced
* 1 Green Chilli – slit lengthwise
* 1 cup Tamarind Paste
* 2 tablespoon Sambar Powder
* 2 tablespoon Jaggery
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 cup Water
* Salt – as per your taste
* 2 tablespoons Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Orange Peel Kuzhambu Recipe – Orange Peel Tamarind Based Curry:
1. heat a teaspoon of oil in a kadai over medium heat.
2. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds.
3. Once the seeds splutter, add slit green chillies, sliced ginger and curry leaves.
4. Saute it for about 30 seconds.
5. Then, add the chopped Orange peel and saute for a few minutes until the orange peels shrivel.
6. Next, add salt, sambar powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and stir everything well until the sambar powder gets coated well on the orange peel.
7. This will take about 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Once done, stir in the tamarind juice and add jaggery to it.
9. Add 1 cup water and allow it to boil for 5 minutes on rolling boil.
10. Once the water has reduced to half the quantity and the gravy is thickened, you can switch off the flame.
11. This would take 15 – 20 minutes.
12. Orange Peel Kuzhambu is ready to be served.
13. Serve Orange Peel Kuzhambu along with Steaming Hot Rice & Keerai Kootu for a sumptuous lunch.
14. You can also serve this kuzhambu along with Pongal, Dosa, Idli or Upma.
### Tips for the Best Orange Peel Kuzhambu Recipe – Orange Peel Tamarind Based Curry:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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