Poondu Kuzhambu is an authentic & healthy South Indian Kuzhambu Recipe, made with Garlic & Spice Powders. This Kuzhambu is delicious with plain Rice, dal Rice & Curd Rice too. Garlic simmered in tamarind juice, is delectable. Garlic has antioxidants & anti Cancer Properties. it also lowers bad cholestral. It improves digestion & immune System. Try to have this kuzhambu, atleast weekly once in your regular food meal.
Poondu Kuzhambu
Prep Time : 15Ingredients
Onion - 1.
Tomato - 2.
Garlic - handful( 2 Cloves).
tamarind - small Goosebery size.
Corainder Powder - 1.5 tsp.
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
Salt - as Needed.
Curry leaves - 1 Sprig.
Coriander leaves - few (for Garnishing)
To Temper
oil - as Needed (preferably sesame oil)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
FenuGreek seeds - 1/4 tsp.
Hing - a Generous Pinch.
1. Put the Garlic in a small bowl of hot water for 1/2 an hour. Then remove the skin, placing the garlic in hot water helps in easy peeling of Garlic Skin.
2. Chop the onions & tomatoes.
3. Soak the tamarind in 1/2 cup of water, for 1/2 an hour,then throw the Pulp & retain the juice.
Method
1. Heat the oil, add Mustard seeds. When it splutters, add Methi seeds & hing. Add curry leaves.
3. Give a quick mix.
4. Add Chopped onions, saute for a Minute.
5. Add Garlic Saute for 2 - 3 Minutes.
6. Add tomatoes, add chilli Powder,Coriander Powder, turmeric Powder & salt.
7. Cook in a Medium flame, till tomatoes turns Mushy.
8. Add tamarind juice, adjust water.(i have added 1/4 cup of water).
9. Cook for few minutes, till oil oozes & it gets kuzhambu Consistency.
10. Garnish with fresh Coriander leaves.
Notes
1. you can replace onions with Pearl onions.
2. you replace chilli powder & coriander powder with Sambar Powder.
3. you can add 1 tbsp of coconut paste at the last.
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