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South-Indian Garlic Soup / Poondu Rasam. This poondu rasam does not make use Of readymade rasam powder and cooked dal (lentils). Goes very well with steamed rice. You can also have plain as a soup.

Garlic Rasam : A rasam that imbibes the goodness of garlic, this is good for digestion as well as for general well-being. Make this rasam at least once a fortnight and enjoy its flavour along with its health benefits. The Chettinad Style Poondu Rasam Recipe is a lip smacking rasam recipe, that is packed with flavors from the chettinad masala and pounded garlic. You can cook South-Indian Garlic Soup / Poondu Rasam using 16 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of South-Indian Garlic Soup / Poondu Rasam

1. You need 2-3 tablespoons of Tamarind/ imli.
2. You need 2-3 of Garlic.
3. You need 1 of large Tomato.
4. Prepare 2 of Green chilles.
5. Prepare 1/4 cup of Toor dal/ split dehusked yellow lentil.
6. It's 7-8 leaves of Curry.
7. You need 1/4 cup of Coriander leaves with stalk.
8. You need to taste of Salt.
9. You need 1/8 teaspoon of Hing/aesafoetida.
10. Prepare 2 teaspoons of Sambar powder (optional).
11. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Red chilli powder.
12. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
13. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Coriander powder.
14. You need 1 teaspoon of Cumin seeds.
15. Prepare 1 teaspoon of ghee.
16. Prepare 2 teaspoon of chopped coriander leaves for garnish.

Rasam is a traditional South Indian soup that is made using the juice of particular vegetables or even fruits. They are good for health and can be included in your daily diet. Garlic is used in this rasam and it has innumerable health benefits. Poondu Thakkali Rasam, quick and easy to make rasam that is rich in garlic and pepper flavor.

South-Indian Garlic Soup / Poondu Rasam step by step

1. Tie coriander leaves with it's stalk using a clean thread and make a bundle. Chop chillies and tomato..
2. Wash and Soak toor dal for few minutes, add pinch of turmeric and cook with extra water until nice and mushy..
3. In a pan add ghee, cumin, aesafoetida, chilli and garlic. Roast for few seconds..
4. Add tomatoes and tamarind and roast. Add sambar, chilli, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric and coriander powders. Mix and cook for few seconds..
5. Add salt and mix..
6. Add 3 cups warm water.
7. Put the coriander bundle prepared earlier..
8. Let this Rasam masala cook and reduce until only 1/4 remaining..
9. This looks reduced and also raw smell has gone..
10. Now add the watery part of the cooked lentils. Use remaining dal to mix with rice..
11. Discard the coriander bundle..
12. Let the mixture come to one boil..
13. Add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot..

Very soothing and comforting Rasam that can be served as Soup too or we can also serve the rasam after a heavy meal that would help to digest the heavy meal. As with all its siblings, garlic rasam is best enjoyed when served with a steamed rice, papad, poriyal and a delicious chutney. Try it during a winter and see how your body heats up from inside! This spicy South Indian fare is also known as Poondu Rasam in Tamilnadu. ‹ › ‹ › Rasam is a comfort food for us South Indians. A meal of rasam and rice, paired with appalam or a vegetable fry remains unmatched.

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