Kuzhambu

Kuḻambu (), is a tamarind-based curry in Tamil cuisine popular in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka that can include a variety of meat, vegetables, and in some cases, dal.

Kuḻambu is based on a broth made with tamarind, a blend of spices that include ground coriander seeds, fenugreek, and toor dal, and can include fresh or dried vegetables, blended fresh coconut, or dried lentil balls (vadagam, ). It can be made watery like a broth or thick like a gravy. The dish is very popular as a side dish for rice in the northern regions of Sri Lanka and the southern regions of India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Kuḻambu is called Pulusu (పులుసు). In Karnataka, it is called Saaru. The number of varieties of Kuḻambu are countless, with each region and community of Tamil Nadu preparing it with a typical variation, adapted to its taste and environment.