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A deeply aromatic and tangy South Indian garlic curry simmered in tamarind and sesame oil. This coastal delicacy from Thoothukudi offers a rich burst of traditional spices that pair wonderfully with steaming hot rice.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract thick tamarind juice from the soaked tamarind and set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed earthenware pot or pan over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter completely.
4
Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and peeled garlic cloves, sautéing until golden brown.
5
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
6
Stir in the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt, mixing well for a minute.
7
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
8
Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer until the oil separates on top and garlic is tender.
9
Serve hot with freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
30 peeled garlic cloves
2 lemon-sized balls of tamarind soaked in warm water
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.