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FOOD OF THE MEDICINAL GODS My earlier post on Tomato Rasam introduces the humble healing broth of South Indian homes. This South Indian classic plays a supereminent role amongst culinary beasts in traditional Madras Samayal, such as the Sambar or Kootu. Very similar to a 5-spice pho, this simple rasam recipe in Tamil Nadu is a medicinal wand that can…
Anyone who has lived or traveled to the South of India will instantly recognize the warm, floral curry sitting alongside greasy, flaky flatbreads. The people line up for the flaky bread, but the fennel-heavy Vegetable Kurma cuts the oil, making this simple curry a casual cult among South Indian culinary favorites. Whether you wake up…
There is nothing like a warm bowl of lentil-y garlic-ky rasam with rice and a peppery potato curry in this world. It is the ultimate comfort food that isn’t loaded with calories and makes you feel like you are wrapped in a cozy blanket by the fireside in winter. A good rasam builds with time…
