Description
A stimulating Tamil curry simmering whole peeled garlic cloves (Poondu) in a source with strong tamarind acidity and red chili heat.
Restaurants serving Poondu Kuzhambu
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Garlic
- Tamarind
- Shallots
- Tomato
- Mustard seeds
- Fenugreek
- Red chili
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Curry leaves
- Salt
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Soak tamarind in water to make thick juice.
- Heat sesame oil, temper mustard seeds, fenugreek, red chili, curry leaves, and fry massive whole garlic cloves.
- Add turmeric, coriander, chili powder, tomatoes, and tamarind juice; simmer until garlic is soft and oil floats to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sharp tamarind acidity and savory fenugreek
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable as garlic is the star)
Pairing
Indica rice、Papad
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Poondu' means garlic. In South India, it's eaten as medicinal food for colds or to boost digestion. Sesame oil savoriness turns garlic odor into umami.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Crush the gooey garlic over rice, letting the sour sauce soak deep into the grains before eating!
Allergen
Sesame (from sesame oil)