COCONUT MILK POONDU KULAMBU

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 Kara Kulambhu and Poondu Venkaya Kulambhu.

INGREDIENTS:

Sambar onion - 1 cup

Garlic cloves - 1 cup

Ginger -  chopped ; 2 tsps

Tomato - 1 (medium)Tamarind - a big lemon size
Mustard,Jeera and Methi seeds - 1 tsp

Curry and coriander leaves

Coconut milk(tinned ) - 1/4 cup

Sambar Powder - 2 tsps
Asafoetida - 2 tips

Salt to taste

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

1) Heat oil in a kadai.Add mustard,jeera and methi seeds.When it splutters,add onion,garlic and curry leaves.Fry till onion and garlic becomes tender.

2)  Add thick tamarind extract and allow to boil in medium flame .

3) When it starts boiling ,add sambar powder ,coconut milk and salt .Cook   till the oil separates out and gravy thickens  .

4) Add asafoetida while boiling .Garnish with coriander leaves before removing from the flame.

Serve with Hot rice .