{"product_id":"kothavaranga-vathal","title":"Kothavaranga Vathal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKothavaranga Vathal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamil: \u003cb\u003eகொத்தவரங்காய் வற்றல்\u003c\/b\u003e (Kothavarangai Vathal) | Telugu: \u003cb\u003eగోకరకాయ వడియాలు\u003c\/b\u003e (Gokarakaya Vadiyalu) | Malayalam: \u003cb\u003eകൊത്തവര കൊണ്ടാട്ടം\u003c\/b\u003e (Kothavara Kondattam) | Kannada: \u003cb\u003eಗೋರಿಕಾಯಿ ಸಂಡಿಗೆ\u003c\/b\u003e (Gorikayi Sandige) | Hindi: \u003cb\u003eसूखी ग्वार फली\u003c\/b\u003e (Sukhi Guar Phali)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Indian style dried vegetable variety prepared with tender cluster beans. It is a favourite in tamil, telugu, malayalam and kannada home kitchens especially in homes which prefer traditional methods of preserving seasonal vegetables. What is Kothavaranga Vathal?Sun-dried (A variety of Drying) cluster beans that has been thoroughly cleaned, sliced \u0026amp; seasoned and here's some convenience for you dear Bee.\"Let me show the taste!\"Use it in you adais or have a deep fry \/ stir fry. Its dark, earthy flavor and meaty texture make it a popular addition to numerous traditional South Indian preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToor, sun-cured whole beans This classic variety of vathal has a robust flavour which comes out well after the bean is dried in direct sunlight. When fried or roasted, the vathal attains a crisp and delicious taste that complements all kinds of food. It is also a hit in tamarind based gravies, vathal kulambu where the crispy vatha kuzhambu absorbs the tangy and spicy flavors excellently. For Many family Kothavaranga Vathal is a companion in simple meal and offers a feeling of togetherness by bringing with it nostalgia and classic home taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing is process for Kothavaranga Vathal is simple. Tender cluster beans are picked, chopped small, salted and spread out in the sun to be semi-dry and firm. This is used for generations, to preserve vegetables in a natural way and without any artificial additives. Thus, Kothavaranga Vathal retains the natural flavor and taste of cluster beans and can be preserved for long time without any loss of nutrition. It's a 100% plant food, and gluten free so it is enjoyed by many dietary profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKothavaranga Vathal is enjoyed for its real taste as well ease of cooking. Since vathal are already processd and ready to use, one need Not cut or clean it unlike fresh vegetables. It can be deep fried to a golden delight and eaten as a side with any number of cool gravis or it can simply be stirred into soupy or dense gravies to get just the right level of flavour and crunch. And that adaptability also makes it a great pantry staple in your home if you’re feeding hungry and tired people who want tradition but also need speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses of Kothavaranga Vathal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are some of the popular ways this old-fashioned ingredient is still used:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKothavaranga Vathal Kulambu: \u003c\/strong\u003eA traditional South Indian tamarind-laced dry curry in which deep fried vathal is cooked in a spice mixture to obtain a perfect blend of tangy, spicy and savory flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrispy Fried Vathal: \u003c\/strong\u003eFry the vathal till golden and crispy. This can be a delicious enough side to accompany rice (especially for celebration meals or easy-going lunches).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVathal Sambar: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sprinkle the fried vathal in Sambar, it adds a crunch and a homely flavour to the sambar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix-in for Curd Rice or Lemon Rice: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrisp vathal lends a good crunch and you can devour it with curd rice, lemon rice or even puliogere(with some tamarind as seasoning).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomemade Spice Mix Enhancer: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn some spice mixes of the region, crushed vathal is included to impart a smoky earthy flavor that lifts curries and gravies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack Kothavaranga Vathal in air tight container and keep it in a dry, cool place. place it away from moisture and it will remain crisp for a long time. Good storage enables to keep the natural aroma and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Taste of Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the items found in a South Indian pantry and it brings back many childhood memories. This is the food of grandma – generations linked by the traditional ways we make it and its place in comforting home-style meals. Whether you are making traditional recipes or giving a burst of flavor to your food, Kothavaranga Vathal will bring the flavors and convenience of home cooking to your fingertips. With its distinctive taste, long shelf life and versatility it is an ingredient that deserves a special place in the pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNote:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a natural food grain and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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