Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Poondu Kuzhambu Varuval with Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply aromatic and spicy South Indian delicacy featuring tender garlic cloves simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy, paired with fluffy steamed rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed earthenware pot or pan and splutter mustard and fenugreek seeds.
2
Add the curry leaves, small shallots, and peeled garlic cloves, sautéing until golden brown and fragrant.
3
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil begins to separate from the mixture.
4
Add the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt, stirring well for a minute over low heat.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with a cup of water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the kuzhambu simmer until it thickens and the garlic is completely cooked through.
7
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled garlic cloves
Lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
10 small shallots, peeled
3 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
2 tbsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Steamed Ponni rice for serving
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