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Poricha Rasam

This is the first time, I am trying poricha rasam. When I was going through a recipe book, I saw this recipe. The recipe was so simple. So I just tried it for a change. It was so nice. We had it with roasted papad. My daughter felt that it was hot. So if preparing for kids, just reduce the amount of red chilly.
 
 



Ingredients:
Tamarind-Size of a large lemon
Tomato-2
Curry Leaves-a sprig
Coriander Leaves-3tbs Finely Chopped
Oil-1tbs
Mustard Seeds-1/2tsp
Urad dhal-1/2tsp
Methi Seeds-1/4tsp
Cumin Seeds-1/2tsp

Hing-1/4tsp
Salt-to taste

For The Powder:
Coriander Seeds-1tsp
Black Pepper Corn-1tsp
Red Chilly-4
Channa Dhal-1tbs
Grated Coconut-2tsp


Procedure:
1. Wash and soak tamarind in 1 cup of water.
2. Dry roast channa dhal, coriander seeds, pepper, red chilly and transfer it to a mixie jar.
3. Dry roast grated coconut and add it to the jar.
4. Grind the contents to a coarse powder.
5. Mash tomatoes in half cup of water.
6. Extract two juices out of tamarind. Add the crushed tomatoes, ground powder and mix well.
7. The total rasam roughly measures 6-7cups.
8. Heat oil and splutter mustard, urad dhal, cumin, methi and hing.
9. Add curry leaves and pour the rasam mixture.
10. In the serving bowl, add salt and coriander leaves.
11. When the rasam bubbles up and starts boiling, switch off flame and pour the rasam into the prepared bowl. Cover with lid.
12. Serve it with hot rice and papad.

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14 Comments on “Poricha Rasam

  1. I am curious to know how is this rassam different from the regular fair.Is it the absence of arhar daal which makes it different? Whatever is the difference I have to say that I am tempted to make this with rice very soon.Loved it !!!

  2. This rasam is good but my mother makes makes poricha rasam which is different. This is made usually on dwadasi the next day to ekadesi. It is said that as in those days people used to fast completely on ekadesi they used to consume this rasam without tamarind. Here goes the recipe
    Tuar dal – 1/2 cup (boiled and mashed )
    Salt – to taste
    mustard – 1 tsp
    ghee – 1 tsp
    coriander leaves – to decorate.
    Fry and make powder
    Tuar dal – 1 tsp
    urad dal – 11/2 tsp
    red chilli – 2
    pepper – 1 tsp
    jeera – 1 tsp
    fresh cocanut – 3 tablsp.
    This can be ground into a smooth paste with water.
    Add the paste to the coked tuar dal, add 3/4 ltr of water,salt and bring to boil. Finally give seasoning and garnish with coriander. This rasam is also too good o rainy days. Best accompaniement is fried appalam.

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