Coconut Milk Rasam
A hearty lentil stew loaded with vegetables, tangy tamarind, and a freshly ground spice paste — Kerala sambar is thicker and more coconut-forward than versions from other states. It gets ladled generously over rice at every meal.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 4 cup Coconut milk diluted
- 2 - Tomatoes
- 1 - Red chilly powder
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 3 - Rasam powder
- 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
- Salt, to taste
- 1 - Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Mince the tomatoes and set aside.
Step 2
Heat some oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 3
Let the mustard seeds crackle and then add curry leaves.
Step 4
Add the minced tomatoes and cook it, stirring for some time till they are a soft and mushy.
Step 5
Add diluted coconut milk and heat it, stirring it occasionally.
Step 6
Add the rasam powder and chilly powder and stir it.
Step 7
Let it boil and make sure it doesnt split.
Step 8
Add the coriander leaves and let it continue boiling.
Step 9
Get it off the stove and then Season with salt.
Step 10
You can adjust the rasam powder according to the spiciness of the powder that you are using.
Step 11
Goes well with steaming white rice or ghee rice.
Tip
Toast the cumin seeds lightly before grinding for a deeper, nuttier flavour in the paste.
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