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A deeply comforting, traditional South Indian delicacy brimming with robust garlic flavor and aromatic spices. Simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy, this classic kuzhambu pairs divinely with hot steamed rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed clay pot or pan over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter.
3
Toss in the curry leaves, shallots, and the generous quantity of peeled garlic cloves, sautéing until golden.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy and release oil.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice, followed by sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
6
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the raw tamarind smell disappears and the oil floats on top.
7
Stir in the jaggery powder to balance the tanginess and simmer for another two minutes.
8
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
200g peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
10 small shallots, peeled and halved
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
Lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted into 2 cups of juice
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon jaggery powder
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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