Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Milagu Gothsu with Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply comforting and aromatic specialty from Tamil Nadu, featuring tender garlic cloves simmered in a spiced, tangy pepper gravy. Served hot with fluffy steamed Ponni rice, this dish packs a rustic punch.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed earthenware or pan over medium heat, then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter.
2
Add the fresh curry leaves, dried red chilies, and peeled garlic cloves, sautéing until the garlic turns golden brown and aromatic.
3
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil to raw tamarind smell.
4
Stir in the freshly crushed black peppercorns and jaggery powder, reducing the heat to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes until the oil separates from the gravy.
5
Adjust the consistency with warm water if needed and serve piping hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled small garlic cloves
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted into 2 cups of juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chilies
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1 tablespoon freshly crushed black peppercorns
Salt to taste
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon jaggery powder
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