Garlic Curry -பூண்டு குழம்பு

Ingredients:

• Garlic 15cloves
• Gingerly oil 2tbs
• Onion 1 large
• Tamarind paste 3tbs
• Coriander Seeds 2tbs
• Red chilli 5-6
• Cumin seeds 1tbs
• Whole pepper 1tsp

• Asafoetida powder 1tsp

• Turmeric powder 1tsp

• Salt to taste

Seasoning:

• Mustard seeds 1tsp
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Fennel seeds 1tsp
• Curry leaves

Method:

• Finely chop the onions.
• Heat the kadai and fry the coriander,red chilli, cumin seeds and whole pepper.
• Remove the fried ingredients from the kadai and let it cool for few minutes and blended it into fine powder.
• Add the oil and when its hot add all the seasoning ingredients.
• Once the seasoning splitters, add the garlic and fry for a minute and then add the Asafoetida powder.
• Add the onions and fry till it becomes soft.Add salt and turmeric powder.
• Now add the masala powder and fry for few minutes on medium flame.[do not burn the masala powder]
• Dilute the tamarind paste with 1/2 cup of water and add it to the onion mixture.
• Add 1 cup of water and let it cook for 8-10 mins.[If required u can add some more water]
• Once the oil collects on top,switch off the flame.
• Yummy Garlic Kuzhlambu is ready to serve with hot rice.