Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Masiyal with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the earthy richness of a classic garlic-forward lentil mash from Tamil Nadu, slow-cooked with aromatic spices and served over comforting hot rice.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric powder, a pinch of salt, and a cup of water for 4 whistles until soft and mushy.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
3
Add the dry red chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida, letting them release their aroma.
4
Add the peeled garlic cloves and sliced onions, sautéing until the garlic turns golden brown.
5
Toss in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and pulpy.
6
Stir in the sambar powder and tamarind paste dissolved in a little water, cooking for 3 minutes to remove raw flavors.
7
Mash the cooked toor dal thoroughly and pour it into the spiced garlic mixture.
8
Add salt, adjust the consistency with warm water, and simmer the masiyal on low heat for 10 minutes.
9
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot over steamed Ponni rice with a dollop of ghee.
Ingredients
1 cup toor dal, washed and drained
30 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1 tsp tamarind paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp sambar powder
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
2 dry red chillies
A pinch of asafoetida
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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