Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Milagu Puli Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply aromatic and tangy South Indian curry simmered with an abundance of garlic cloves and crushed black pepper. This soul-warming dish delivers a brilliant punch of spice that pairs exquisitely with a mound of hot rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract thick tamarind juice from the soaked tamarind and set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a traditional earthenware pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds, letting them splutter.
4
Add fresh curry leaves and pearl shallots, sautéing until the shallots turn translucent.
5
Toss in the whole garlic cloves and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to brown lightly.
6
Stir in the coarsely crushed black peppercorns, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and sambar powder, mixing well for 30 seconds.
7
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with 2 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil.
8
Add salt and the small piece of jaggery to balance the intense tanginess.
9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the oil separates from the edges and the garlic is tender.
10
Serve hot alongside steaming Ponni rice and crisp appalam.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled whole garlic cloves
1 large lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in warm water and extracted
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
10 small pearl shallots, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons sambar powder
Salt to taste
1 small piece of jaggery
2 cups water
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