Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Podimas with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the bold and comforting flavors of traditional temple town cuisine with this aromatic garlic-infused side dish. Perfectly balanced with warm spices and fresh coconut, it pairs wonderfully with a steaming mound of rice.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add mustard seeds, letting them splutter.
2
Add urad dal, chana dal, and curry leaves, sautéing until the dals turn golden brown.
3
Toss in the chopped garlic and green chilies, frying on medium-low heat until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
4
Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent and soft.
5
Stir in the turmeric powder and salt, mixing well with the aromatics.
6
Add the boiled and crumbled potatoes, gently tossing to coat them thoroughly with the garlic-onion mixture.
7
Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together completely.
8
Garnish with freshly grated coconut, give a final stir, and serve hot with steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups boiled and crumbled potatoes
20 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 large onion, finely sliced
2 green chilies, slit
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp split urad dal
1 tsp chana dal
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
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