Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Poondu Kuzhambu V2 with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A fragrant, tangy South Indian garlic stew simmered in a tamarind and sesame oil base, perfectly balanced with spices. Served hot alongside fluffy steamed Ponni rice, it offers a deeply comforting and traditional coastal flavor profile.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed clay pot or pan over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves, letting them splutter.
3
Add the chopped shallots and sauté until translucent.
4
Add the peeled garlic cloves and sauté until they turn lightly golden brown.
5
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into the oil.
6
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
7
Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the oil separates on top.
8
Add the jaggery powder to balance the tanginess, simmer for another two minutes, and remove from heat.
9
Serve piping hot over a generous bed of warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
30 peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted into 1.5 cups of juice
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon jaggery powder
4 cups warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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