Poondu Thengaipaal Vathakuzhambu | Garlic Vathakulambu

Poondu thengaipaal vathakuzhambu or garlic vathakulambu is a very traditional and delicious South Indian style Kuzhambu or gravy variety made with garlic, tamarind paste and coconut milk. Its a very simple and easy to make Kulambu. It can be had with rice or even tiffin varieties like idli,dosa,poori,chapati,appam, idiyappam etc.

Check out how to make traditional poondu thengaipaal Kuzhambu recipe below.

Ingredients

Onion-2 nos

Garlic -10-15 cloves

Mustard seeds-1tsp

Fenugreek seeds-1/2 tsp
Coconut milk-1 cup

Sambar powder-3 tsps
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
Tamarind extract-from lemon sized   
 tamarind.
Curry leaves-few nos
Salt - to taste.
Gingelly oil-2-3 tbsps

Method

 👉 Take coconut extract from 1/2 coconut.
👉  Now add sambar powder,turmeric powder,salt and tamarind extract to the coconut milk and set aside.

👉  Heat gingelly oil in a kadai add mustard seeds allow it to splutter then add fenugreek seeds roast until light golden brown next add the curry leaves ,onions and garlic sauté well.

  👉  Finally add the coconut mixture with 1/2-3/4 cup water and allow it to boil until raw smell goes and the kuzhambu thickens to desired consistency.
  👉Serve hot .

Preparation Time -20 mins
Serves -4