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Experience the rich and bold flavors of South India with this deeply aromatic garlic and tamarind curry. Served alongside fluffy steamed rice, it offers a comforting and tangy feast.
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 or pan over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and let them splutter.
4
Add dried red chilies and fresh curry leaves, allowing them to release their aroma.
5
Add the peeled pearl onions and garlic cloves, sautéing until golden brown.
6
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften completely.
7
Add sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt, mixing well with the aromatics.
8
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
9
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the oil separates on top.
10
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
200g peeled garlic cloves
1 large lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
10 small pearl onions, peeled
3 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chilies
2 tbsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.