Garlic Gravy / Puundu Kolambu

Ingredients:

1. Garlic(full) - 1 no


2. Shallots(small onions) - 9 to 10 nos


3. Sesame Oil - 1 tbsp


4. Fenugreek Seeds(Venthaiyam) - 1/4tsp


5. Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp


6. Tamarind Juice (thick) - 1 1/2 tbsp


7. Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 to 1 tsp


8. Coriander Powder - 2 tsp


9. Curry Leaves - 7 to 8 nos


10.Salt to Taste                                  
Method:
              Peel  the skin of garlic & shallots .Slice each garlic into lengthwise ,cut shallots (small onions) into small medium pieces.Heat sesame oil in a skillet/pan & to this put mustard seeds allow it to splutter ,then add fenugreek seeds, sliced garlic , chopped shallots ,curry leaves & fry until garlic turns light brown . Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder & saute it well. Keep the stove in low flame & fry this until the oil cums out on sides. Now pour the tamarind juice ( depends on ur taste add more or less juice) & little amount of water & salt & allow it to boil for a while until the oil cums on top of the gravy /kolambu (see the picture).Cook it in a medium low flame..Now this hot gravy is ready to serve...Goes well with white rice... This is another dish from my Mom's kitchen .....thanx Mom.. 

                   

PriRaj