Authentic Tamil Nadu Villupuram Kattu Vankaya Rasam with Steamed Ponni Rice
A rustic and comforting South Indian delicacy infused with tangy tamarind, tender wild brinjals, and freshly roasted spices. Served alongside hot steaming Ponni rice, it offers a deeply nourishing and authentic flavor profile from Villupuram.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract tamarind juice from the soaked pulp and mix it with four cups of water, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, crushed garlic, and dried red chillies.
3
Add the fresh curry leaves and the quartered wild brinjals, sautéing them for five minutes until they soften slightly.
4
Pour the prepared tamarind water mixture into the pan and bring it to a rolling boil over medium heat.
5
Stir in the freshly ground black pepper-cumin powder and rasam powder, then let it simmer gently for ten minutes until the raw aroma vanishes.
6
Turn off the heat, garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves, and serve piping hot alongside steaming Ponni rice.
Ingredients
200g small wild brinjals (kattu vankaya), quartered
1 large lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper and cumin powder
1 tablespoon rasam powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 dried red chillies
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste
4 cups warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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