My mom always used to say that the digestive system is very delicate during the first few weeks after delivery. I realized it more once I gave birth to my baby. This is one recipe that is given to new moms in my family. It is believed that garlic enhances digestion and helps with lactation. This is the food that was given to me at every meal after delivery for almost 6 months. I had to eat 5-6 cloves at each meal. My mom would prepare this in the morning and I will have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here is how to do poondu kari.
Peel about 3 pods, around 30 cloves of garlic…..Yup. its a lot of work! You can use store bought peeled garlic if you want. I still remember my husband carrying tubs of peeled garlic from Costco every week and handing over it preciously to my mom.
Pressure Cooker Method:
Take a pressure cooker and add in half a cup of water, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. Add in two teaspoon of ghee and the garlic. Cover the cooker and cook for two whistles. Switch off the flame and wait for the pressure from the cooker to release naturally.
Serve the Garlic Curry with Rice or sneak it into dosa, sandwich etc…
- 30 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Teaspoon Ghee
- ½ Cup Water
- ¼ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Chilli Powder
- Take a pressure cooker and add in half a cup of water, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. Add in two teaspoon of ghee and the garlic. Cover the cooker and cook for two whistles. Switch off the flame and wait for the pressure from the cooker to release naturally.
- Serve the Garlic Curry with Rice or sneak it into dosa, sandwich etc…
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