Thaiyru(Curd) 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
- 250 ml Curd
- 2 nos Dry red chillies
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)
- Curry leaves, a few
- Turmeric powder A pinch
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing thaiyru rasam, first dry roast the fenugreek seeds and powder it.
Step 2
Mix turmeric, salt and curd. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat little oil in a pan, let the mustard seeds crackle, dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 4
Simmer the flame. Add fenugreek powder and curd.
Step 5
Boil and remove from fire.
Step 6
Thaiyru(curd) rasam is ready.
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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