Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Chettinad Poondu Rasam with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the fiery and therapeutic comfort of a traditional South Indian garlic pepper broth, infused with fresh curry leaves and aromatic spices. Served alongside piping hot Ponni rice, this rustic dish warms the soul with every single spoonful.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely crush the black peppercorns, cumin seeds, and half of the garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle.
2
Extract thick tamarind juice from the soaked tamarind and mix it with about three cups of water, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt.
3
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or manpaanai (clay pot) over medium heat.
4
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then toss in the remaining whole garlic cloves, dried red chillies, and fresh curry leaves until fragrant.
5
Add the freshly crushed pepper-cumin-garlic paste and asafoetida, sautéing for about a minute without burning.
6
Pour in the prepared tamarind-tomato water mixture and bring it to a gentle boil.
7
Reduce the heat and let it simmer until a frothy layer forms on top and the raw smell of tamarind disappears.
8
Turn off the heat, garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves, and serve piping hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
20 peeled garlic cloves
2 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 small lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in warm water and extracted
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 dried red chillies
A sprig of fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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