Baby potato n garlic in tamarind sauce ( Urulai poondu kulambu)

 Poondu ( garlic ) kulambu is well known to all south Indians. This gravy I saw in a cookery show presented by chef Dhamu a long back. This recipe contains a lot of garlic which has the property of lowering blood cholesterol.

Requirements :

Baby potato – ½ kilo

Garlic – a handful

Pearl onion – 10 nos

Tamarind paste – 2 tbs

Chilly powder – 2 tbs

Coriander powder – 2 tbs

Coconut paste – 1 tbs

Sesame oil -  1 tbs

Method :

  Heat oil , add cumin, fenugreek seed and curry leaves.

  Add onion and garlic . sauté well till becomes translucent.

Add baby potato , chilly powder and coriander powder.

Add tamarind paste and a cup of water.

Add required salt  and allow to cook for few minutes.

Now , add the coconut paste and allow to boil.

Urulai poondu kulambu is ready to serve.

Best combo with plain rice and curd rice.