Poondu Thokku Recipe

Poondu Thokku Recipe

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An Insight Into Poondu Thokku:

Poondu Thokku is a tantalizing fiery accompaniment that originated from the Indian subcontinent and it is made of fresh garlic cloves. It is popular in the southern states and it is one of the lucrative accompaniments relished most commonly for idli dosas everyday. A pair of fluffy hot idli topped with a little ghee, when accompanied with a spoon of fresh Poondu Thokku drizzling with sesame oil, along with a sip of sizzling coffee is certainly a mesmerizing delight. This exotic Thokku adds flavor to the main dish and gives a tangy-fiery temptation to your taste buds in each and every bite. The freshness of the garlic and the fieriness of the red chili get entangled with each other and become a dancing duo in our palates.

Poondu Thokku is regularly prepared at all Indian households as it is quick and easy to make within minutes and loved for its versatility as it suits all types of dishes from Adai, vada pav to momos and tikkas. The pungent taste of fresh garlic when mixed with the spicy red chilly and the tangy tamarind, gives a Zing to the dish and makes it a delectable delight when taken with a bite of idli or dosa. Poondu Thokku is served at all popular restaurants and you can find its prominent place at weddings and parties. You have many versions of Poondu Thokku that may slightly vary from each other both in ingredients and preparatory method but the basic format remains the same all over the country. It is one of the ancestral recipes that has been passed on to generations and it is one of the common items prepared fondly by moms to children who live abroad. As it is very easy to make it is a must try recipe for a beginner and can be used as a multi-purpose dip.

The scientific name of garlic is Alluvium Sativum and it belongs to the Plantae kingdom and the family Amaryllidaceae and the onion genus Allium. Garlic has been a fascinating ingredient since ages and has been used profoundly in India for various purposes. Apart from being delicious, garlic comes with astounding health benefits which we all should be aware of. It has anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties and it is highly nutritious while possessing just a few calories. It reduces blood pressure and combats sickness like common colds and boosts the immune system. It aids in preventing many types of cancers  and helps in reducing the risk of osteoarthritis in women especially in the hip joint. Certainly, it is a potential antibiotic that has been used widely all over the world. Much interestingly, it reduces the risk of premature delivery and a boon ingredient for lactating mothers as it has been a popular galactagogue ( stimulant to milk secretion) since ages. It has anti-inflammatory properties  and surprisingly a beautifying agent too as the anti-oxidants present in garlic clears acne and gives a better skin and even rubbing the garlic externally can get rid of pimples and vitamin B-6, Manganese and selenium present in garlic promotes healthy hair. You can soak you feet in garlic water if you have athlete's foot and get relief instantly.

Maximize the usage of garlic and incorporate it in your daily food and kick start your healthy journey with this simple yet delicious recipe Poondu Thokku:

Ingredients Required To Make Poondu Thokku Recipe

How To Make Poondu Thokku Recipe

1

Peel of the skin from the garlic pods and drop it into a small blender.

2

Add ten to twelve dried red chilies along with the required salt.

3

Just add a teaspoon of tamarind and sprinkle a few drops of water and blend it into a smooth paste.

4

Heat a saucepan and tip in three tablespoons of sesame oil and after few seconds toss over a teaspoon of mustard seeds to it.

5

When it splutters just add a pinch of asafoetida powder just squirt in the blended mixture to it.

6

Stir in for a minute or two in medium flame and when the oil starts oozing out at the sides and turns aromatic just switch off the flame.

7

Now the lip-smacking Poondu Thokku is ready to eat. Serve it along with soft Malipoo Idlis or crisp dosas along with a cup of filter coffee.

Tips And Tricks  To Make  poondu Thokku Recipe

• There are quite a lot of varieties of garlic and the most popular ones are Naatu Poondu and Malai Poondu. If you want the Poondu Thokku to be more fiery you can choose the former and if you want it to be moderately pungent, opt for the latter.
• Similarly, choose kashmiri red chili if you want it to be bright red and colorful and go for Rasam Or Laal Maas if you like it the spicy way.
• Sesame oil is the best to temper Poondu Thokku and next comes the Groundnut oil but if you cannot get these two, you can use any other cooking oil which you use regularly.
• You can refrigerate for a minimum of one week and use as a dip for Appam, Idiyapam, kuzhi paniyaram, mor kali, medu vada, bonda, pakora and any other fries like momos or french fries.
• Use rock salt and temper it in cast Iron kadai to get an authentic taste and flavor. Just try it once and see the difference.
• While you temper, just turn off the heat within a minute or two to retain its flavor to the fullest.