Bilimbi Rasam | Irumban Puli Rasam

Bilimbi Rasam | Irumban Puli Rasam  

Bilimbi Rasam | Irumban puli rasam


Bilimbi Rasam (or Irumban Puli Rasam) is a flavorful and nutritious South Indian rasam variety made with the tangy bilimbi fruit (also known as pulichikai in Malayalam). This unique rasam is naturally sour due to the bilimbi fruit and does not require tamarind extract, as the combination of bilimbi and tomatoes provides the perfect balance of sourness and flavor. This rasam can also be enjoyed as a light soup, making it both refreshing and healthy.

The bilimbi fruit is an oval-shaped, sour fruit commonly found in coastal regions of Karnataka, Kerala, and Goa. It is also known by several other names such as bimbuli, tree sorrel, Irumban Puli, bimbul, chemmeen puli, and orkkaapuli. The fruit is prized for its natural tartness, and it is often used in pickles, gojju, chutneys, and other dishes in South Indian cuisine.

This rasam is a wonderful way to incorporate this unique fruit into your meals, and it has a flavor profile similar to gooseberry (nellikai) rasam. The sourness of the bilimbi adds a distinct taste that makes this rasam stand out from other traditional varieties.


Bilimbi 



Ingredients

To Grind-

Bilimbi / Irumban Puli-6 nos

Peppercorns-1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Coriander seeds-2 tsps

Green chillies-3 nos

Garlic-6 nos

Ginger-1 inch piece

Tomato-1 no

Other Ingredients-

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Red chillies-2 nos

Asafoetida a pinch

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves

Coriander leaves 

Salt 

Jaggery-1 tsp

Ghee-1 tsp 

Recipe Video



Method

👉Grind the ingredients given for grinding coarsely without adding any water set aside.



👉Heat ghee in a kadai add mustard seeds, curry leaves,red chillies and asafoetida allow it to splutter.

👉Add the ground masala paste and saute for few seconds in medium flame.


👉Add 1-2 cups of water , turmeric powder and required salt mix well .



👉Bring the rasam to a boil.


👉Add jaggery and garnish with coriander leaves .



👉Switch off the gas and serve hot with rice or serve as soup.


Preparation Time-15 mins 

Serves-4-5









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