My Introduction into Kerala Cuisine

Hi All,

 This is my little introduction to the blogs that I am going to write. The blogs that I would be writing would be mainly on Kerala cooking and apart from that Indian cooking in general. I am writing these blogs, hoping that it will help people who are new to cooking in general as well as people who would like try out making Kerala cuisine specifically.

A basic introduction on how I got into cooking, was just for the fun of it. I initially started cooking simple dishes in my house and now I am able to make almost all types of Kerala food ranging from starters, juices, desert, Veg and Non-Veg. I love every bit of time I spend in cooking. The best part of cooking, is that it can be very simple if you really want it to be..

As I go along, I would be sharing other light moments that I had while cooking for my friends and family..

Happy reading.. and Happy Cooking..!!

Quick and Simple Kerala Rasam

Hi All,

Today I am posting a very simple and easy recipe for all to make. Today I will will be preparing a "Tomato Rasam". Rasam is generally used as a side dish with all rice. Apart from Kerala, this is a part of most South Indian homes. The other important thing to note about Rasam is that it is very good for digestion as well.

The Ingredients that you will need to make a Rasam are as follows:

Oil - 1 table spoon ( Preferably coconut-oil or vegetable oil)

mustard - 1 teaspoon

curry leaves - 1 sprig

ginger- 1 inch

garlic- 1 small pod

green chilly - 2

red chilly - 2

tomato - 2 medium

rasam powder- 2 or 3 tablespoon

tamarind - gooseberry size

water- 1 glass

crushed black pepper- 6

salt - to taste

coriander leaves - to garnish ( This can be avoided, if you do not like the smell or taste of coriander leaves)

Steps to Make the Rasam:

1. Put oil in a pan.splutter mustard seeds,red chilly,curry leaves.

2. Saute ginger garlic green chilly and tomatoes.

3. Add tamarind soaked in 1 glass water and let it boil.

4. Add rasam powder 2 to 3 tablespoon.

5. Add salt .

6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Note:Rasam powder is available readily in super markets (or South Indian/Indian stores) . Nirapara is the brand that I use.

I hope you all try this simple dish. Happy Cooking!! :)