Iyengar Rasam – In Traditional Velli Eeya Sombu
- 27
- April
- 2017
Rasam in general is the most comforting meal to many South Indians. And, I am not different from it! Over the time, it has become like a life line, when you live far far away from your home!! Now, its one of the important dish, that I prepare every single day. Like every other Mother, […]
Mor Rasam – Thanjavur Special
- 21
- March
- 2013
Also Known As Buttermilk Rasam. Perugu Pulusu. Majjiga Saaru. Mor Rasam. Today’s recipe is shared by this nice person, Mr. Vasudevan , my blog reader (a non-blogger, silent reader…just in case, if you wanna know!), who hails from Calgary, Canada. Looks like he himself has a quite a bit of collection for a wonderful South Indian […]
Mookadalai Rasam / Kala Chana Rasam – Earthly Flavor!
- 02
- April
- 2012
Small Brown Garbanzos Rasam: Have you ever tried this way…after done cooking the legumes like garbanzos or kidney beans, used the legumes cooked water in other recipes? One of the famous infusion…where I come from is Mookadalai Rasam. Back home, they precisely use small brown garbanzos for this recipe. It sure adds a distinct flavor […]
Cherry Tomato Rasam – Garden Fresh!
- 15
- July
- 2011
Thakkali Rasam: Other Names: Cherry Tomato Rasam. Paruppu Rasam. Muzhu Paruppu-Muzhu Thakkali Rasam. One of our friend popped in on the other day…brought his bounty of harvest. It was so refreshing to see something fresh from the backyard. I always relish cherry tomatoes fresh or toss them in the salads. I felt somewhat unethical to […]
Madhulai Rasam – Sweet and Light!
- 16
- June
- 2011
Pomegranate Rasam : Whenever I find sour fruits in the market, I instantly think of turning them into ‘rasam’. A simple touch of fruits makes this humble rasam, even more comforting! And there is absolutely no disputes at the dinner table…how about that! So, here you go…my take on ‘Madhulai Rasam’. Ingredients: Pomogranate fruit – […]
Country Style Tamarind Rasam: Other Names: Puli Rasam, Thaalikaadha Rasam. I wondered why many people from villages / small towns kept longing for their country style rasam – a comfort food! And what would be the possible big difference in a simple recipe? Why would they call it unique? The answer lies in the fresh […]
Fresh Green Peppercorn’s Soup / Pacha Milagu Rasam
- 12
- February
- 2011
Pacha Milagu Puli Rasam: Ingredients: Thick tamarind paste 1-2 spoons(diluted with enough water)Fresh green peppercorns 2 springsGarlic with skin 8-10 cloves -semi crushedDry red chilies 5-8 torn into flakesCurry leaves fewRasam powder 1-2 spoonsTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonSaltMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. Method: Heat oil in a vessel, add tempering […]
Tamarind Rasam – Counter Top
- 12
- March
- 2009
Pacha Puli Pulusu: Counter-top Rasam. Tangy Tamarind Rasam, Imli ka Ras. Hot-Sour cold Soup!:)Plain Rasam. Thaalikaadha Rasam/Kodhi-vidaadha Rasam…ha ha what else can I name it!! Okay my friend, Kranti corrected me just now…it is called as ‘Pachi Pulusu’ in Telugu!!:) When I was in Andhra Pradesh(Hyderabad)…my culinary expedition took different dimension! I got introduced to […]
Tomato Coconut Rasam
- 12
- November
- 2008
Other Names Arathu Vitta Rasam. Tomato Rasam, Tomato-Coconut Rasam. Thakkali Tenga Rasam. Mysore Rasam. Ingredients Country Tomatoes 5 Garlic 1 whole head Dry chilies 6 Peppercorns 1/2 spoon Cumin /2 spoon Curry leaves few Salt 1 tsp jaggery Turmeric 1/4 spoon Coconut grated 6-10 spoons Mustard 1/4 spoon Cumin 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Curry […]
Rasam Idly
- 01
- November
- 2008
Rasam Idly: This is my friend Balaji’s favourite dish. When we were studying in Hyderabad. Soon after the class….myself and Balaji used to have brunch at this small cafeteria. Our usuals would be pessarattu, vadai and irania chai. So….we never bothered to try anything new. One fine day…..we happen to stop at this place at […]
