Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Thakkali Kuzhambu Varuval with Steamed Ponni Rice
A fragrant and fiery South Indian delicacy combining succulent garlic pearls and tangy tomatoes in a spiced gravy. Served alongside piping hot steamed rice, this comforting dish offers a burst of traditional flavours.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.
2
Add curry leaves and shallots, sautéing until the shallots turn translucent.
3
Toss in the peeled garlic cloves and cook until lightly browned.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and oil separates from the mixture.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
6
Simmer on medium heat until the gravy thickens and the raw aroma of tamarind disappears.
7
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
3 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
10 small shallots, peeled and halved
2 tbsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 cups warm steamed Ponni rice
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