Tamilnadu special - Poondu Kulambu ( Garlic Tamarind curry)

Ingredients

Garlic–20–40pods(peeled)

Sesame oil- 3 tblsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Tamarind - 1 lemon size

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Chilli powder- 1 tspn

Coriander powder- 1 tspn 

Black Pepper corn – 1 tspn 

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 tsp

Dried red chillies-2 (broken into into)

Curry leaves - 1 spring

Chopped Red onion or shallot - 1 cup

Tomato - 1 big size(chopped)

Salt  to taste

Jaggery - 1 tsp(optional)

Preparation

1.Heat oil in a pan.Add black pepper corn,garlic and onion and saute well till golden brown.

2.Allow them to cool and take ¾ portion of garlic separate and grind the remaining portion.

3.Heat oil in a pan .Add the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.let it crackle and  Sprinkle the asafoetida and add dried red chillies.

4.Then add the chopped tomatoes and let it mash completely.

5.Add the grinded paste and then allow the oil to oozes out.

6.Add garlic pods and curry leaves

7.Add chilli powder ,coriander powder  and turmeric powder. fry till the raw smell of the powders go away.

8.Add the tamarind extract and jaggery(optional).

9.Wait till the kulambu becomes a thick gravy . Allow it to boil well till oil oozes out.

Serve with rice,chappathi or curd rice.