Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Kolambu with Steamed Ponni Rice
An intensely aromatic South Indian delicacy featuring a rich tamarind and garlic gravy, simmered to perfection with freshly ground spices. Served alongside fluffy steamed Ponni rice, this robust comfort food offers a delightful burst of traditional flavors.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a traditional clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan and splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.
2
Add the curry leaves and whole shallots, sautéing until the onions turn translucent.
3
Add the generous portion of garlic cloves and fry until they turn lightly golden and aromatic.
4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into the oil.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
6
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the oil separates from the gravy and the garlic is tender.
7
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled garlic cloves
1 large lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
10 small shallots, peeled and whole
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 tbsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
3 cups steamed Ponni rice for serving
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