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Chicken Soup (Tamilnadu Style)

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Chicken Soup Rasam, a cherished dish from Tamilnadu, is loved for its delicious flavors and comforting properties. Typically served as a starter or enjoyed with steamed rice, this soup is not only a tasty choice for any meal but also a popular remedy for colds and coughs. Whether you’re looking for comfort food or a gentle boost for your health, Chicken Soup Rasam fits the bill perfectly.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Diet Halal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 333
Author Sangeetha Vel

Ingredients

  • 0.55 lb Chicken bone-in cut and cleaned
  • ½ cup Shallots sliced
  • 2 Green chili sliced
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • ¼ cup Sesame Oil
  • 1 Bay leaves
  • 4 Cardamom
  • 1 Star anise
  • 3 Cinnamon small sticks
  • 4 Cloves
  • ¾ tsp Cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Urad dhal
  • 2 Tomato finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Pepper powder
  • ¼ cup Coriander leaves chopped, for garnishing
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Instructions

Preparing Chicken Soup (Kozhi Rasam)

  • Start by heating oil in a pan over a medium flame. Add bay leaves, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and urad dal to create a fragrant spice mix.
    adding oil and ingredients and sauteing
  • Add small onions and green chili to the pan. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, ensuring they cook evenly.
    adding onion and sauteing
  • Mix in the ginger-garlic paste and continue cooking until the raw smell disappears, essential for a good base flavor.
    adding ginger garlic and sauteing
  • Add tomatoes and sauté until they break down and become mushy, forming a rich and flavorful base for the soup.
    adding tomato and sauteing
  • Stir in turmeric, chili, coriander, garam masala powder, and a pinch of salt, ensuring everything is well combined and the flavors meld.
    adding masala and sauteing
  • Introduce chicken pieces, making sure they are thoroughly coated with the spice mixture, crucial for infusing the chicken with the spices.
    adding chicken and mixing
  • Cover the pan and let the chicken simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply into the meat.
    closing pan and cooking
  • Remove the lid, add water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan again and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the flavors to deepen.
    adding water and mixing
  • Towards the end, sprinkle in cumin and pepper powder along with crushed garlic to enhance the soup’s aromatic profile.
    adding pepper and other ingredients
  • Finish by garnishing with fresh coriander leaves for a burst of herbal flavor, then remove from heat and turn off the stove. Your Chicken Soup Rasam is now ready to enjoy!
    garnishing with coriander leave

Serving

  • Enjoy this aromatic Chicken Soup hot, savoring it as a soul-warming drink on its own or paired with fluffy white rice for a comforting meal. For more pairing ideas, be sure to check out our Serving Suggestions section below.
    kozhi rasam finaal output

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1236IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg

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