Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Milagu Gothsu with Steamed Ponni Rice
A fragrant, slow-simmered Kancheepuram specialty featuring an abundance of garlic cloves tossed in a peppery tamarind broth. This deeply comforting dish delivers a fiery punch that pairs ideally with piping hot rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract thick juice from the soaked tamarind and set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed earthenware pot or pan over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
4
Add dried red chilies and fresh curry leaves, allowing them to release their aromas.
5
Toss in the peeled garlic cloves and sauté until they turn lightly golden.
6
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with two cups of water.
7
Stir in turmeric powder, sambar powder, freshly crushed black peppercorns, and salt.
8
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low.
9
Simmer uncovered until the garlic is tender and the oil separates from the gravy.
10
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled small garlic cloves
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns, freshly crushed
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chilies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp sambar powder
Salt to taste
2 cups cooked Ponni rice for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.