Authentic Tamil Nadu Milagu Rasam
A soothing and aromatic South Indian soup packed with freshly crushed black pepper, cumin, and tamarind. This traditional spiced broth is renowned for its digestive properties and comforting warmth.
25min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely crush the black peppercorns and cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle.
2
Extract tamarind juice from the soaked tamarind in about 3 cups of water and strain.
3
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and add mustard seeds, letting them splutter.
4
Add dried red chilies, crushed garlic, and curry leaves, sautéing until fragrant.
5
Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt, cooking until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
6
Pour in the extracted tamarind water and the remaining clean water, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
7
Stir in the freshly crushed pepper and cumin mixture along with a pinch of asafoetida.
8
Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes without letting it come to a rolling boil.
9
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as a soup or with steamed rice.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 sprig curry leaves
2 dried red chilies
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in warm water
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
4 cups water
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