Authentic Tamil Nadu Nilgiri Ooty Badaga Rasam with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A comforting and aromatic Nilgiri-style rasam packed with locally grown spices and tamarind. This traditional herbal broth warms the soul when paired with fluffy steamed rice.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract tamarind juice in 3 cups of water and set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and sputter mustard seeds, broken red chilies, and curry leaves.
3
Add crushed garlic and saute until golden brown and fragrant.
4
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
5
Pour in the tamarind extract along with salt, turmeric powder, and the freshly ground pepper-cumin powder.
6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the raw smell of tamarind disappears.
7
Garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
8
Serve hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice and a dollop of ghee.
Ingredients
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper and cumin powder
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 sprig of fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chilies
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt to taste
3 cups water
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