Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Podi Rasam with Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply comforting and aromatic South Indian rasam infused with generous amounts of garlic and freshly ground spice powder. Served hot over fragrant Ponni rice for a soul-satisfying meal.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract tamarind juice and mix it with chopped tomatoes, salt, and two cups of water in a vessel.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies.
3
Add the crushed garlic cloves and fresh curry leaves, sautéing until the garlic turns golden brown.
4
Pour in the prepared tamarind and tomato mixture, bringing it to a gentle boil until the raw smell disappears.
5
Stir in the freshly ground pepper-cumin powder and asafoetida, simmering for another five minutes.
6
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve piping hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 cup peeled garlic cloves
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper and cumin powder
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chilies
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste
4 cups warm steamed Ponni rice
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