Chettinad Poondu Rasam Recipe | Spicy Garlic Rasam
A delicious south indian recipes recipe featuring chettinad poondu rasam recipe | spicy garlic rasam. Perfect for a nutritious meal that's both flavorful and satisfying.
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Instructions
Cooking Steps
Step 1: To begin making Chettinad Poondu Rasam Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep ready
Step 2: Cook the toor dal along with 1 cup of water and pressure cooker for 3 to 4 whistles
Step 3: Turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat
Step 4: Allow the pressure to release naturally
Step 5: Once the pressure releases, mash the dal well to make it smooth
Step 6: Extract the pulp from the soaked tamarind such that you get about 1 cup of Tamarind water
Step 7: Keep aside
Step 8: Puree the chopped tomatoes in a mixer grinder and keep aside
Step 9: Heat ghee in a saucepan over medium heat
Step 10: Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds
Step 11: Allow them to crackle
Step 12: Once it crackles, add the asafoetida, curry leaves, garlic and saute for a few seconds until the aromas of garlic start coming through
Step 13: Add the tomato puree, tamarind water, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, sugar and salt to taste
Step 14: Give the Chettinad Poondu Rasam a stir
Step 15: Add 1 cup of water or more if required to get a flowing consistency of the rasam
Step 16: Turn the heat to medium high and allow the Chettinad Poondu Rasam to come to a brisk boil
Step 17: Once it comes to a brisk boil, turn the heat to medium - low and simmer the rasam for 10 minutes
Step 18: You will notice that the Chettinad Poondu Rasam begins to froth up around the edges
Step 19: This is a good indication of the rasam which got all its flavours
Step 20: At this point, check the salt and spices and adjust to taste accordingly and turn off the heat
Step 21: Once done, stir in the chopped coriander leaves and transfer the Chettinad Poondu Rasam to a serving bowl and serve hot
Step 22: Serve Chettinad Poondu Rasam Recipe with Steamed rice, Muttaikose Poriyal Recipe and Elai Vadam for a healthy and light dinner