Devasthana Saaru/ Vattunu Saaru ( Temple Rasam Amongst Freshly Solid Soil Spices)

We Mangalorean Konkanis swear yesteryear our temple rasam or Devasthana Saaru every bit nosotros telephone telephone it. "Devasthan" agency "temple" inward English linguistic communication together with "Saaru" is the Konkani give-and-take for rasam. What is rasam?? Rasam is a spicy, tangy soup that is made amongst tomatoes together with spices. It is usually served every bit an accompaniment to rice the same way dal is served amongst rice. People honey to potable it too. It is also purported to endure the perfect remedy for coughing together with cold. It non entirely clears your sinuses but also rekindles your appetite. 

So why is Devasthana Saaru thence special?? It is because it is nearly impossible to recreate the gustation of it at home. This rasam is usually served amongst nutrient at events inward the temple. Why is nutrient served at the temple? Well, similar anywhere else inward the world, nutrient is the greatest motivator. Therefore during big religious events/activities inward the temple, lunch/dinner is served afterwards. It also feeds many hungry people. Coming dorsum to the rasam, this detail rasam is ever made yesteryear freshly roasting together with grinding the spices together with thence making it. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 powdered version is never used. That is why this rasam is also called "Vattunu Saaru "which translates to "Ground rasam" or "Arachi rasam" every bit South Indians telephone telephone it. The odour together with flavor of this rasam both every bit it is made together with when it is consumed is different whatsoever other! You choose to larn far to believe it! 

For the longest I used to squall upwardly that the chore of making it was real tedious. But inward reality it is not. It is truly quite slowly together with uses ingredients commonly acquaint inward your kitchen. Do endeavour it.. You volition never purchase rasam pulverization again! This recipe has been kindly shared yesteryear my real talented cousin Karuna who is also an splendid cook!

Servings: 6-8

Prep time: fifteen mins Cook time: 20-25 mins Total time: 25-30 mins 

Ingredients: 

Coriander seeds: two tsp

Cumin seeds/jeera: 1/2 tsp

Chana dal ( dissever chick peas): 1 tbsp 

Urad dal ( dissever matpe beans): 1 tbsp

Pepper corns: 5-6

Methi/ fenugreek seeds: 4-5

Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves: 1 sprig

Hing/Asofoetida powder: 1/8 tsp

Salt: 1 tsp ( accommodate every bit per taste)

Dried Red chillies: 5-6 

Tamarind pulp: 1 tsp 

Green chillies: 4-5

Tomatoes: two medium sized, chopped

Coriander leaves, chopped: two tbsp

Water: 1 Liter

For seasoning:

Coconut oil: 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds: 1 tsp

Curry leaves: 1 sprig 

Hing: a pinch ( either pulverization or paste)

Method: 

Take 1 liter H2O inward a pot. Add the chopped tomatoes, light-green chillies together with salt. Bring it to a boil. Continue boiling for 10 mins. 

While the higher upwardly mixture is boiling, 

dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin,  urad dal, Chana dal, pepper corns, methi, haldi, curry leaves, hing, ruby-red chillies. Once cooled add together it to the blender. Add tamarind, lilliputian H2O together with grind to a paste. 

Add this to the pot amongst boiling H2O together with tomatoes. Continue boiling for 5-10 mins. Turn off the flame. Garnish amongst curry leaves. 

Tempering: 

Heat kokosnoot fossil oil inward a minor pan. Add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add together the curry leaves together with a pinch of Asofoetida. Turn off the flame. Add this to the higher upwardly pot. 

Serve hot amongst rice or potable it similar a soup!! 

Enjoy!

I am bringing this delicious soup to Fiesta Fri #182 so that all our friends tin relish something real Indian! Angie's cohosts this calendar week are Liz @ spades, spatulas & spoons and Jenny @ Jenny Is Baking.

Cooking made easy:

Cleaning every bit you lot gear upwardly reduces the stress of cleaning after a meal. It also ensures that the kitchen is non messy. 

Tip for well for you lot living:

Try to contain atleast ane vegetarian repast per calendar week or per twenty-four hr stream whichever is viable for you. It helps proceed the organization clean!

Food for thought:

Fortune is similar glass-the brighter the glitter, the to a greater extent than easily broken. Pubilius Syrus 

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