This Nellore Rasam Recipe post was originally publishes on 24th December 2010. That was the period I had loads of time on hand even with the lil one was was just 2 years old!
On reading this post, I can’t imagine how I posted so many recipes a day! I had a toddler and yet I posted so much!The kids have grown up now yet I can’t find time to sit and write for the blog.Maybe other stuffs have taken priority!
I do miss those good old days but I am happy where I am now! A couple of posts a week with decent pics and a short write up makes me happy!
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I went overboard yesterday posting 3 recipes back to back.With so many posts in the drafts and some pics yet to be transferred from the cam to the PC, I thought I will finish them off as quickly as I can .So,after those heavy posts of yesterday,here is something tasty and that which goes easy on the stomach.A rasam from Nellore.This rasam does not have dhal so it is very light.This is almost similar to the Jeeraga Milagu rasam prepared in Tamil nadu.Very yummy with piping hot rice,a dollop of ghee and pappad.I would not ask for anything more…
Before going to the recipe,Srikhand has been featured in the Lexiophiles International Recipe Advent Calender 2010.Click on 23 and it takes you to my recipe.In this page you can find 24 holiday inspired recipes contributed by bloggers from all over the world…
Now back to our Rasam….
I used:
Tomato-2 ,large and ripe
Tamarind paste- 2 tablespoons
Garlic pods-2,grated
Asafoetida powder- a pinch
Mustard- 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon
Red chillies- 2,broken
Curry leaves- a few
Coriander leaves to garnish
Oil- 1 teaspoon
Dry roast and powder
Peppercorns-1/2 a teaspoon
Cumin seeds- 1/2 a teaspoon
- Blanch Tomatoes and remove the skin.Mash them roughly with your fingers.
- Dilute tamarind pulp in 2 cups of water.
- Heat oil in a pan and put in mustard, cumin seeds, asafoetida powder, curry leaves.
- When it splutters add garlic and saute for a minute.
- Put in tamarind juice, tomato, salt and bring to boil.
- Check the taste and add water if it is too sour.
- Add the pepper-cumin powder and simmer for 5-8 minutes till it is frothy.
- Remove from flame and pour into a serving bowl.Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with steamed rice with a dollop of ghee and pappad….
- 2009 –Strawberry Milkshake
- 2011 – Savory Oats Snack
- 2012 – Iced lemon Tea
- 2013 – Turmeric milk with pepper
- 2015 – Punugulu [with dosa batter]
- 2017 – Kids lunch box series– Pulao and Raita
- 2018 – Simple weekday lunch platter
Bon Appetit…
Perfect for this winter…
Kurinji
Nellore rasam looks super delicious, prefect for this chilled weather.
Rasam is my fav…..got a new recipe for nellore rasam..thanks
PJ I tried this out for taste and create and loved the rasam especially the flovour. You can see it here
http://www.veenasvegnation.com/2013/04/nellore-rasam.html
It’s really great that you have this online diary of sorts where you have notes down bits and pieces of your life. Going back and reading them again is a delightful feeling :-). I am also wondering how you were able to blog so actively with a 2 year old at hand! Coming to the recipe, it’s such a simple and flavorful recipe. Light on the stomach and so delicious too!
I was wondering of my situation too…. with work, home, kids, still I used to post every single day… now it has dwindled to around 10 posts a month over the past two years with a full break when I go home for a break… yes, as days go by, we become busy with other things and priorities do change. Even the cooking bug gets diminished when we see it affecting us in other ways… 🙂
Coming to this rasam, sounds very easy to make, especially with not much work. Would make such a heart warming soup…
Simple and easy recipe.. love the flavours here. Perfect for the rainy days or chilli winters.
Well when the kids are small you do not have much responsibility , as they grow older , the school , lunchboxes , classes – and so many things come up . The older they get the more responsibility ! Of course we should be happy where we are – like I am happy to see my favourite food Rasam here :))
Wow! Three posts a day. I too remember those days when I was writing three blogs and Updating them daily. Now I don’t have that type of strength I guess. The rasam looks so delicious. This would make an amazing simple meal with just appalam at the side.
Old memories are always nostalgic. Rasam looks so delicious. Simple, flavorful and comforting meal.