Garlic (Poondu) Thogayal

How to Prepare

1. Peel and roughly chop 30 garlic cloves.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons of sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add 15 dried red chilies and fry for 1-2 minutes until they turn crisp.
4. Add the chopped garlic cloves and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown.
5. Add 1.5 cups of grated coconut and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it turns light brown.
6. Add 3 teaspoons of tamarind paste and mix well for 1 minute.
7. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
8. Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender, add salt to taste, and blend into a coarse paste without adding water.
9. Heat 1.5 tablespoons of sesame oil in the same pan, add 1.5 teaspoons of mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
10. Pour this tempering over the thogayal and mix well.
11. Serve with hot rice or dosa.