POONDU KUZHAMBU – GARLIC KUZHAMBU RECIPE

Poondu kulambu / Poondu kuzhambu recipe is an easy to make, flavouful  side dish for rice.I tried this recipe from “ The Hindu ” Food safari magazine. As this garlic kuzhambu recipe was given by a chef, I tried it confidently. It came out very well and was finger-licking good. We all loved it. Bachelors can also try this recipe. U can store it for 2-3 days.The taste improves day-by-day. Sambar powder is not necessary for this kulambu. I have used more Small onion/ Chinna vengayam as given the original recipe. You can adjust it as per your preference. Friends, try this easy poondu kuzhambu recipe without coconut and share your feedback with me.

INGREDIENTS

To make puree Tamarind – Small lemon size Tomato – 1 no To add in the puree Red chilli powder – 1.5 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Salt – As needed Water – 2 cups To saute in oil Gingely oil – 2 -3 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Green chilli – 1 no Red chilli – 2 nos Curry leaves – few Garlic cloves – 1/8 cup ( 20 cloves) Small onion – 10 nos Or 1 big onion ( cube cut) Grated Jaggery – 1 tsp ( to add in the end)

METHOD

Soak tamarind in little warm water & grind it along with a tomato. Make it a puree. To this puree , add salt , 2 cups of water , red chilli powder & turmeric powder. In a kadai , heat oil and temper all the above said ingredients one by one in the same order. Then saute onions and garlic cloves till they change golden brown and emits a nice smell. Now add the tamarind puree mixture , stir well and allow it to boil in medium flame till the gravy reduces to half & thickens. Lastly before switching off the flame , add the grated jaggery, add little more salt if necessary.. Switch off the flame, transfer to a serving bowl and close it with a lid. Serve after 30 minutes..Tastes great with plain rice and papad !!

It thickens to a paste when it cools down.It tastes the best when served the next day. So you can make in large quantity , store in an air tight bottle , refrigerate it and enjoy for a week !

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