Poondu Kuzhambu/Garlic Gravy – South Indian Special

Poondu Kuzhambu is a very healthy, delicious, spicy, authentic and traditional kuzhambu of TamilNadu. It is a tamarind based gravy with lots of garlic and perfect balance of spices. Do check  out other authentic South Indian kuzhambu varieties here.

Here’s how to make Poondu Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Tamarind/Puli	One lemon sized ball
Onion	1 finely chopped
Garlic	25 to 30 cloves
Red chilli powder	2 tsp
Coriander powder	4 tsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Black pepper powder	¼ tsp
Salt	As needed

For Tempering

Mustard seeds	½  tsp
Cumin seeds/Jeeragam	½ tsp
Fenugreek seeds/Vendhayam	½ tsp
Curry leaves	8-10
Gingelly oil	1 ½  tbsp

I have used Thallippu Vegayam Vadagam instead of mustard seeds and cumin seeds for added flavour and taste.

Preparation time: 12-15 minutes                       Recipe Category: Lunch/Main Course

Cooking time: 20 minutes                                    Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu,India

Serves: 4 -6

Author: Priya Anandakumar

Method

Soak the tamarind in warm water (1 ½ - 2 cups) and extract the juice.

                                

Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt to the tamarind extract and keep it ready.

Heat oil in a pan add vadagam and when it starts to splutter add the fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and fry for about 30 secs.

Add the onions, garlic and fry until they turn golden brown in colour.

Now add the tamarind extract and let it boil.

Check for salt and spices, then let it cook until oil separates out. Finally add ¼ tsp of black pepper powder and 1 tsp of gingelly oil on top of the gravy and switch off the stove.

Delicious, healthy, traditional and authentic Poondu Kuzhambu is ready to be enjoyed.

Serve this delicious poondu kuzhambu with steamed rice, kootu and appalam.

Other South Indian Kuzhambu varieties that might be of your interest...

Vatha Kuzhambu [Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu]

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu
More Kuzhambu/Mor Kuzhambu

Milagu Kuzhambu/Black Pepper Kuzhambu

Karivepillai poondu kuzhambu/Curryleaves & garlic gravy
Vendhaya Kuzhambu

Kathrikkai Murungakkai Kara Kuzhambu[brinjal & drumsticks]

Ennai Kathrikkai Kuzhambu/Brinjal gravy

Thakkali Kuzhambu/Tomato kuzhambu

Maangai Kuzhambu/Raw Mango gravy

Kaaramani Kaara Kuzhambu/Blackeyed beans gravy

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