Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Milagu Puli Kuzhambu with Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply traditional, tangy, and spiced garlic-pepper tamarind curry from Tamil Nadu. Simmered to perfection and served alongside warm steamed ponni rice.
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 and release their aroma.
3
Add the fresh curry leaves, followed by the peeled garlic cloves and shallots, sautéing until translucent.
4
Stir in the freshly crushed black peppercorns, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and sambar powder, mixing well for a minute.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with sufficient water and salt, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
6
Lower the heat and let the kuzhambu simmer uncovered until the oil separates from the sides and the raw aroma vanishes.
7
Serve piping hot over warm steamed Ponni rice for a deeply comforting and authentic South Indian meal.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled small shallots and garlic cloves
A lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, freshly crushed
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
A sprig of fresh curry leaves
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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