If you're a garlic lover looking to explore the vibrant flavors of South Indian cuisine, look no further than Poondu Kuzhambu. This tangy, spicy garlic curry hails from Tamil Nadu and is a beloved comfort food that packs a serious punch.
Poondu Kuzhambu, also known as Garlic Kuzhambu or Poondu Kulambu, is a thick, tangy curry where garlic takes center stage. "Poondu" means garlic in Tamil, while "Kuzhambu" refers to a type of spicy, tamarind-based curry. This dish beautifully balances the pungent flavors of garlic with the sourness of tamarind and the heat of various spices.
Beyond its incredible taste, this curry boasts several health benefits thanks to its star ingredient. Garlic is known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties, as well as its potential to boost the immune system and improve heart health.
While the basic recipe remains consistent, you'll find slight variations across different households and regions.
Ingredients:
- Small Onions - 20
- Garlic Cloves - 20
- Tomatoes - 2
- Tamarind - A small lemon sized
- Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp.
- Sambar Powder - 1 tsp.
- Gingelly Oil - 3 tsp.
- Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp.
- Ured Dhal - ½ tsp.
- Channa Dhal - ½ tsp.
- Curry Leaves - A handful
- Salt - 1 tsp. or as needed
Method:
- Soak tamarind in warm water and take tamarind juice and keep aside.
- Peel and remove the skin of small onions and garlic and keep aside.
- Chop the tomatoes finely and keep aside.
- In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds.
- When it splutters, add ured dhal and channa dhal and fry for a minute.
- Now add the peeled small onions and garlic and fry till raw smell goes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft.
- Now add the tamarind juice, 1 cup of water, turmeric powder, salt and sambar powder and boil for 5 minutes.
- Now keep in medium flame and cook till the kuzhambu is thick.
- Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot with hot rice.
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