Coconut Milk Rasam | Kobbari Palu Charu | Thengai Paal Rasam | Kayi Halu Saaru
The coconut milk in this unique rasam gives it a nice depth of body and a flavour that is different from other rasams. It makes for a great soup to start a meal as well. :)
Equipment
- Heavy Bottomed Vessel
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 Cup Water
Spice Powder
- 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
For Tempering
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 2 Pinches Asafoetida
- 1 Dry Red Chilli split in half
- 6 to 8 Curry Leaves
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
Extracting the Tamarind Juice
- In 1/4 cup warm water, soak a 1" ball of Tamarind for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze the tamarind well to extract the juice.
- Save the tamarind juice and discard the pulp.
The First Step: Making the Tempering
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, over medium-flame, heat 1 tsp oil. I used coconut oil to enhance the flavour of the rasam.
- Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and 1 split dry red chilli, and stir-fry for a few seconds till the cumin starts to change colour.
- Add 6 to 8 curry leaves and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 2 pinches of asafoetida, and some salt; and mix well.
The Final Steps in Making the Coconut Milk Rasam
- To the tempering, add the extracted tamarind juice and 1/4 cup water.
- Bring the tamarind juice to a boil.
- Add 1/2 tsp coriander powder and 1/4 tsp pepper powder.
- Mix well and let the mix boil for a few seconds.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add 1/2 cup thick coconut milk and mix well.
- Add some water, if needed, to adjust the consistency of the Kobbari Palu Rasam.
- Add 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander.
- Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Serve Thengai Paal Rasam | Coconut Milk Rasam with hot steamed rice and some papad on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 145 kcalCarbohydrates: 4 gProtein: 2 gFat: 15 gSaturated Fat: 11 gSodium: 12 mgPotassium: 124 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 284 IUVitamin C: 61 mgCalcium: 29 mgIron: 3 mg