Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Poondu Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply aromatic and tangy south indian curry bursting with garlic pearls and tamarind flavor. This traditional delicacy from the coastal port of tuticorin offers a comforting and fiery punch when served alongside piping hot rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a traditional clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter completely.
3
Add fresh curry leaves and pearl onions, sautéing until translucent.
4
Toss in the peeled garlic cloves and cook until lightly browned and fragrant.
5
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into a thick base.
6
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
7
Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the oil separates from the gravy.
8
Serve hot with warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
30 peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
10 small pearl onions, peeled
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 cup warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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