Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply flavorful, traditional South Indian curry brimming with aromatic garlic cloves and tangy tamarind. This comforting delicacy pairs wonderfully with steaming hot rice and a crunchy appalam.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a traditional earthenware pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter and release their rich aroma.
3
Toss in the curry leaves, pearl onions, and peeled garlic cloves, sautéing until the garlic turns golden brown.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften completely and oil begins to separate from the mixture.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
6
Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the curry thickens and the raw tamarind smell disappears.
7
Serve piping hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
20 peeled garlic cloves
1 large lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
10 small pearl onions
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
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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