Tamarind rasam / puli saaru

There are certain days when you don't intend to cook but invariably end up doing so. On this kind of a day when i was pressed for time but wanted something tasty and spicy i made this soothing rasam with tamrind extract. Im sure most of us who cook regulary end up with these kind of dull days, this recipe is for you to awaken you and your taste buds to energise you to cook cook and cook again. What makes this special is its perfect blend of spicy, tangy and sweet taste added to it is the garlic seasoning. You may find the list of ingredients long, but donot panic, most of them should be available handy in your kitchen.

 

Ingredients: 

1 big cup of tamarind extract ( thick). Soak tamarind in hot water for 15 mins and then churn the extract. 

2 tsp rasam powder 

2 tsp jeera powder  

1 tsp pepper powder 

Pinch of turmeric powder 

Salt as required 

 

Ingredients for seasoning: 

2-3 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds  

3-4 chopped garlic 

Handful of curry and coriander leaves 

2-3 dry red chillies 

1 tsp jaggery 

1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida 

 

Method :  

In a cooking vessel dilute tamarind extract by adding water. It should be in the usual rasam consistency and allow it to boil. 

 

Once it starts to boil, add salt and rasam powder and let it boil for 5 mins, add jaggery to balnce the acidity of tamairnd switch off the flame. (Adjust the taste according to your prefernce - you can make it tangy / spicy / sweet / smart blend of all the 3) 

Do you realise how quick it is. 

 

For seasoning - heat oil in a small pan, add hing, then let mustard to splutter, add garlic and roast till light brown,add curry leaves, broken red chillies and sauté for few seconds

To this mixture add turmeric, jeera and pepper powder and fry for about 15 secs. Switch off the flame

 

Pour the seasoning mixture into the hot rasam

Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and savour with hot steamed rice. Your taste buds will surely thank you for it's enlightenment. I truly love this recipe:)

"Drop your email id to Get your online Kitchen straight into your inbox ;