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Poondu Rasam
Like any other South Indian rasam, this rasam also can be prepared in a matter of minutes and proves to be a hit amongst both kids and adults.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
14
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South Indian
Keyword:
Garlic, rasam, South Indian Crepes
Servings:
2
people
Ingredients
8
cloves
Garlic
crushed
1 small ball
Tamarind
2
tsp
Ghee
2
sprigs
Curry Leaves
1
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
chopped
1/2
tsp
Mustard Seeds
as per taste
Salt
2
Tomatoes
optional
Dry roast and powder
2
tbsp
Red Gram Dal
1/2
tsp
Black Peppercorns
1/2
tsp
Cumin Seeds
1/2
tsp
Coriander Seeds
2 to 3
Red Chillies
Instructions
Boil tamarind in water, extract pulp and add 3 -4 cups of water.
Add ground powder and salt.
Fry the crushed garlic in 1 tsp ghee, add to tamarind water along with 1 sprig curry leaves.
Set to boil till it is considerably reduced in quantity.
Heat the other tsp of ghee, add mustard seeds.
When done, add the curry leaves.
Pour this seasoning into the boiling rasam.
Add 1 – 1 1/2 cups more of water, chopped coriander leaves, chopped tomatoes and allow it to simmer once.
Remove and serve hot with rice
Notes
Garlic Rasam is a very good remedy for cold and indigestion.