POONDU KARA KULAMBHU

Poondu Kulambhu ( Garlic Curry) is one of the traditional recipes of Tamilnadu followed for decades, considered as one of the best curry with medicinal values. Garlic has antibiotic and anti-fungal properties, cleans the digestive system, builds the immunity against common cold and prevents heart diseases by clearing up blocked arteries. Pearl onion or Sambar onion or Shallots are rich in Iron and copper, boosts circulation in the body by stimulating the production of red blood cells.

My grandmother used to prepare it in a very authentic style, click here for the recipes : Poondu Kulambhu (with Coconut Milk) and Poondu Venkaya Kulambhu.

INGREDIENTS:

• Sambar onion/ Shallots - 1 cup
• Garlic cloves - 1 cup
• Tamarind - a big lemon size
• Mustard,Jeera and Methi seeds - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves
• Asafoetida as required
• Salt to taste

To Grind: 

• Tomato - 1 (medium)
• Dried red chillies - 10
• Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
• Jeera - 1 tsp
• Coconut pieces - 6

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

1) Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard,jeera , 2 red chillies and methi seeds.When it splutters,add onion, garlic cloves and curry leaves. Saute till tender.

2) Add thick tamarind extract and bring it to boil. 

3) Add the grinded masala , turmeric powder, salt and Asafoetida. Cook in slow flame till the oil separates out.

Serve hot with rice.