Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Milagu Kuzhambu Varuval with Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply aromatic and fiery South Indian delicacy featuring generous cloves of garlic simmered in a spiced tamarind gravy. Served hot with fluffy rice, it offers a perfect balance of tang, spice, and warmth.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed earthenware pot or pan over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter completely.
3
Add the fresh curry leaves and halved shallots, sautéing until the shallots turn translucent.
4
Toss in the peeled garlic cloves and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
5
Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, and freshly ground black pepper powder, mixing well for a minute.
6
Pour in the extracted tamarind water along with salt and two cups of plain water.
7
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered until the oil separates on top and the gravy thickens.
8
Serve hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled garlic cloves
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in warm water and extracted
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
10 small shallots, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 cups warm steamed Ponni rice
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