Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Thuvattal with Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience a bold and rustic garlic dry stir-fry from Tamil Nadu, bursting with aromatic spices. Perfectly paired with steaming hot Ponni rice for a comforting meal.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
2
Add fresh curry leaves and dried red chillies, letting them crackle for a few seconds.
3
Add the peeled garlic cloves and sauté on medium-low flame until they turn golden brown and soften slightly.
4
In a small bowl, mix turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and tamarind extract with a little water to form a smooth paste.
5
Pour the spice paste into the pan with the sautéed garlic, season with salt, and mix well.
6
Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the masala and the garlic is fully tender and infused with spices.
7
Serve hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
4 dried red chillies
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
2 tablespoons tamarind extract
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.