Authentic Tamil Nadu Chettinad Poondu Poondu Rasam with Steamed Ponni Rice
A fiery and aromatic South Indian soup packed with garlic and freshly ground spices. It stimulates the palate and pairs wonderfully with hot rice.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu Chettinad
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely crush the black peppercorns, cumin seeds, and a few cloves of garlic using a mortar and pestle.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed vessel and splutter the mustard seeds along with dried red chillies and curry leaves.
3
Add the remaining whole garlic cloves and chopped tomatoes, sautéing until the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
4
Pour in the extracted tamarind water, add turmeric powder and salt, and let it simmer until the raw smell of tamarind disappears.
5
Stir in the freshly crushed pepper, cumin, and garlic paste, simmering for another two minutes without letting it boil vigorously.
6
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot alongside steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
20 cloves peeled garlic
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, extracted in 2 cups of water
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 dried red chillies
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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