Sadhya 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 5 servings
- 2 Spoon Rasam powder
- Tamarind — soak in water (Puli)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 Of Tomato
- Coriander leaves A, a few
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 - Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
- 1 tbsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Extract the tamarind juice and set aside.
Step 2
Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 3
Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 4
Add tamarind juice and allow it to boil.
Step 5
When it starts to boil, add tomato, turmeric powder, rasam powder, chilly powder and salt.
Step 6
Boil further.
Step 7
Finally add coriander leaves.
Step 8
For more sadhya items, se my other sadhya recipes.
Tip
The coconut paste is what makes Kerala sambar distinct from Tamil sambar. Grind it fresh — packaged coconut does not have the same effect.
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