Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the deeply aromatic and tangy flavors of a traditional South Indian specialty, simmered with loads of garlic cloves and local spices.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Soak the tamarind in warm water and extract thick pulp, setting it aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan, add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds until they crackle.
3
Add fresh curry leaves and the peeled garlic cloves, sautéing until golden brown.
4
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
5
Stir in the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt, mixing well with the garlic.
6
Pour in the extracted tamarind pulp and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
7
Lower the heat and simmer until the oil separates from the gravy and the garlic is fully cooked.
8
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
200g peeled garlic cloves
Small lemon-sized ball of tamarind
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tbsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
A few sprigs of fresh curry leaves
Salt to taste
Steamed Ponni rice for serving
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