Authentic Madurai Elumbu Rasam with Steamed Rice
A deeply comforting, bone-warming South Indian soup packed with fiery black pepper, fresh curry leaves, and aromatic spices. Perfectly drizzled over hot steamed rice for a soul-soothing meal.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a pressure cooker and add crushed pearl onions, garlic, and curry leaves, sautéing until fragrant.
2
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
3
Toss in the mutton bones along with turmeric powder and salt, sautéing for 5 minutes.
4
Add freshly crushed black pepper and cumin seeds, stirring well to coat the bones.
5
Pour in 4 cups of water, cover, and pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles until the meat is tender and extracts rich flavor into the broth.
6
Allow the pressure to release naturally, then simmer the rasam for another 5 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
7
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve piping hot alongside steamed rice.
Ingredients
500g mutton bones with a little meat
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
10 small pearl onions, crushed
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, freshly crushed
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, crushed
6-8 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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