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A deeply aromatic and traditional South Indian garlic-infused tamarind curry simmered to perfection. Served alongside piping hot steamed rice for a comforting meal.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract thick tamarind juice from the soaked tamarind and set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a traditional earthenware pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to sputter and release their aromas.
4
Toss in the curry leaves, pearl onions, and peeled garlic cloves, sautéing until golden brown.
5
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
6
Stir in the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt, mixing well with the onion-garlic base.
7
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with a cup of water and bring to a rolling boil.
8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the kuzhambu simmer until the oil separates on top.
9
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups small pearl onions and peeled garlic cloves
1 large lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.