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Garlic kuzhambu

Losan Kolkar

Garlic simmered in tamarind and Ounty Bhurko.

Vegetarian

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Makes / serves: Serves 4

From the community kitchen

Ingredients

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Garlic, peeled20 cloves
Ounty Bhurko4 tsp
Tamarind15 g
Water2 cups
Sesame oil3 tbsp
Black pepper1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprig
Saltto taste

Use a 240 ml cup, 15 ml tablespoon and 5 ml teaspoon unless a quantity is given by weight.

Let’s cook.

Garlic kuzhambu

Soak tamarind in measured warm water; squeeze and strain.
Heat oil; fry garlic until lightly golden. Add pepper and curry leaves.
Lower heat; stir in bhurko, then immediately add tamarind water and salt.
Simmer partly covered 15-20 minutes, until garlic is soft and gravy lightly thickens.

Sources & variations

Sugirtha Veni · Losan Kolkar: poondu kuzhambu ↗