Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Kottai Milagu Rasam with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the fiery warmth of a traditional coastal rasam infused with cracked black peppercorns and aromatic spices. Served over steaming rice, this soul-soothing delicacy is the ultimate comfort food on a rainy afternoon.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract fresh tamarind pulp in four cups of water and set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed vessel and splutter mustard seeds.
3
Add curry leaves, dried red chilies, crushed garlic, and asafoetida, sauteing until aromatic.
4
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
5
Stir in the crushed black peppercorns, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and salt.
6
Pour in the prepared tamarind water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
7
Simmer for about ten minutes until the raw smell of tamarind dissipates completely.
8
Garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat.
9
Serve piping hot ladled over warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 cup tamarind pulp
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, coarsely crushed
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chilies
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
4 cups water
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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