Ingredients
- 1 small tamarind
- 1/3 cup onions – peeled
- 1/3 cup garlic – peeled
- 1 pinch jaggery
- salt as needed
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp pepper powder (optional)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 2 tsp sambar powder
For Tempering
- ¾ tsp mustard
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp toor dal
- 12 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp oil
Kuzhambu is a dish that is widely eaten in Tamil and Sri Lankan cuisine. It is a watery dish that is produced using a tamarind-based broth and blended with spices. This garlic kuzhambu is just one of the many variations of kuzhambu that you can try. Although lots of kuzhambu is served with a watery broth you can thicken it into a gravy at your leisure. However, you prefer to eat it you are guaranteed to enjoy it.
Health Benefits
There is a real reason why garlic sits on the top of the best health and wellness ingredient lists. It has a very rare sulfuric compound known as, allicin. Allicin is a compound that is only produced when garlic is chopped or crushed. It has the ability to regulate blood pressure levels, prevent atherosclerosis, regulate cholesterol levels, and even alleviate muscle soreness. Its biggest benefit is the ability to reduce inflammation and provide the body with antioxidants.
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How to make Garlic Kuzhambu
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