Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Thakkali Varuval with Steamed Ponni Rice
A fiery and aromatic South Indian specialty featuring garlic and ripe tomatoes slow-cooked in traditional spices. This savory dish pairs wonderfully with piping hot steamed Ponni rice.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter mustard and cumin seeds.
2
Add the sliced shallots and fresh curry leaves, sautéing until translucent.
3
Add the peeled garlic cloves and fry until golden and fragrant.
4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy and release oil.
5
Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
6
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice and let the mixture simmer on low heat until it thickens into a rich, glossy gravy.
7
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
20 peeled garlic cloves
4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
2 small shallots, sliced
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp kashmiri red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
Small lemon-sized tamarind extracted in warm water
Salt to taste
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