Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Masiyal with Steamed Ponni Rice
A comforting garlic-forward delicacy from Tamil Nadu, slow-cooked to creamy perfection with tender lentils and aromatic spices. Served warm with fluffy Ponni rice, it offers a deeply nourishing and rustic South Indian meal.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the washed toor dal with turmeric and 2.5 cups of water for 4 whistles until soft and mushy.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sputter cumin seeds, dried red chillies, and fresh curry leaves.
3
Add the peeled garlic cloves and sliced onions, sautéing until the garlic turns golden and aromatic.
4
Toss in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften completely into a pulpy base.
5
Stir in the sambar powder and salt, mixing well with the sautéed aromatics.
6
Pour the cooked toor dal into the pan, blending everything thoroughly.
7
Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, mashing the mixture continuously with the back of a ladle until smooth.
8
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot with steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 cup toor dal, rinsed and drained
30 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp sambar powder
2 dried red chillies
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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