Poondu Puli Kulambu (Garlic in Tamarind Kulambu)

1 Big Lemon Sized Tamarind
2 Cups Water

Heat tamarind and water for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool and make tamarind water.

Masala Powder

1 Tsp Oil
1 and 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 and 1/2 Tsp Black Peppercorns
1 and 1/2 Tsp Coriander Seeds
1 and 1/2 Tbsp Channa Dal
10 Curry Leaves
9 Pearl Onions
9 Garlic Cloves
3 Red Chilies
1 and 1/2 Tomatoes

Heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, fry for few seconds, add black pepper, fry for few more seconds, add coriander seeds, fry for few seconds, add channa dal and fry for few more seconds, add curry leaves, fry for few more seconds, add pearl onions, garlic and fry till the color of the onion changes, about 2 minutes in medium flame. Add red chilies and fry for few more seconds, add tomatoes and fry until tomatoes softens. Allow it to cool.

1/4 Cup Water

Add water and blend in magic bullet to a smooth paste.

2 Tbsp Oil
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds

3 Red Chilies
1 Sprig Curry Leaves

1/2 Tsp Fenugreek Seeds

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it starts to splutter, add red chilies and curry leaves, saute for few more seconds, add fenugreek seeds and saute for few more seconds.

45 Garlic Cloves (3 Whole Garlic, Buy the Round garlic, not the lengthy garlic, I used 2, not enough)
15 Pearl Onions

Add onion and garlic, saute till onion turns light brown, 3 minutes in medium flame.

1 and 1/2 Tomatoes, Finely Chopped

Add tomatoes, saute until tomato softens, about 2 minutes in medium flame. Add tamarind water and mix well.

Add ground paste and allow it to boil, reduce the heat and let it boil, till raw smell leaves, about 10 minutes in medium flame.

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 and 1/2 Tsp Sambar Powder
1/8 Tsp Asafoetida
1 Tsp Salt
1 Cup Water

Add turmeric powder, sambar powder, asafoetida, salt and water. Mix well. Close the pan and allow it to boil for 15 more minutes. Stir often. When oil start to separate, the perfect stage is reached. Switch off the stove.

Serves: 6
Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Note: Tastes better the next day. Prepare it one day in advance.
Source: sharmispassions