I generally hate going to the weddings. The very obvious reason is that I don't socialize well. Its not that I am moody or dull but I am mostly reserved and quiet. The thing is I would love to be the full of joy of springs in a gathering instead I am the calm and composed type. I need a push, a kick to start the communication and once I am comfortable I can ease into it. I think few of my blogger friends will be nodding especially Priya Suresh! When I first spoke to her we chatted for about an hour in which she talked for 45 mins. At one point she started saying " am I boring you with my chit chats ?". Poor she. But I actually enjoyed the conversation. I like listening to people. If I am really not interested in a person, I would cut them off then and there. So just imagine how I would feel if I enter a huge hall with "lots of people"! I find it very difficult to talk to persons whom I meet for the first time or do not know them well.
Okay. Coming to my point, the only consolation for attending a wedding is you get to eat yummy food and get ideas for your next shopping. Weddings means jewels, sarees and food. Women decked out in their best, draping their most expensive and grand silk saree with jewels harmonizing their attire. Its so lovely and enjoyable to watch each and everyone. My most favourite items in a wedding menu is Asoka halwa and the Kalyana Sambhar. Yes the sambhar is slightly different and it is loaded with so many veggies. This was my choice for K but unfortunately I could not go ahead with it. So I chose the second best Kalyana Rasam.
I adapted this recipe from here. As she mentions, the main difference in this rasam apart from the rasam powder is that it is added in the end. Generally sambhar or rasam powder is added and allowed to boil with the tamarind so that its raw smell goes off. But in this, the highlight is the strong aroma of the rasam powder and a slightly high amount of pepper.
 Kalyana Rasam A special type of rasam that is served during Tamil Iyer weddings Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 20 Mins | Total Time: 35 Mins | Serves: 4-5
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Kalyani says
loved the clicks ! dunno how I missed this ! awesome 🙂 I can totally relate to ur state. I spent 9 hours on a flight, and didnt say one word to my co-passenger, my husband on the other hand can talk to total strangers and know their jathakam by the end of the talk 😀
veena krishnakumar says
Nisha you can expect a visitor soon:). Loved your clicks
Ruchi Indu says
I always wondered how the rasam served in weddings tasted so different and delicious. Now i got the secret...
Chef Mireille says
I can relate to Priya from when we first met - I was talking non stop and kept on trying to think of more things to talk about in silence periods and you just stayed silent still...I was thinking I must be boring you or you must be thinking gosh this girl never shuts up..only after meeting you a few times I realized it takes a little time for you to come alive 🙂 - anyway you are still missed from our NY group 🙁
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I love anything they serve in Kalyanam and being a rasam person, I can totally relate to the flavors. I am bookmarking this to make soon. We all love rasam in my house. Love the vegetable basket you have.
Padma Rekha says
Nisha once you come and join us in BM meets, then you will become like us..:)and kalyana rasam nice flavor ful rasam..
Smruti Shah says
Nice flavorful rasam recipe. I loved the box you got there!
Nalini's Kitchen says
Such a flavorful rasam,nice set up and clicks Nisha..
Sapana Behl says
Rasam looks flavorful and nice knowing about it serving in the weddings.I am just opposite or say like Priya .I made many friends in Ireland in the first few months and hubby was like how can you make friend with people so easily.
Harini-Jaya R says
Beautiful set up Nisha. Love rasam in all its variety.
Srivalli says
Beautiful setup Nisha..Nice reading about kalyana rasam...talking about socializing..imagine me meeting Priya suresh..it was like both of us were fighting for a chance to talk lol..I think you should come down to madras and meet the whole lot..the last time we all met, it was utter chaos with all wanting to talk at the same time..:)
Suma Gandlur says
I was wondering what goes in the Kalyana rasa powder. Surprisingly the everyday rasam powder recipe I follow, which happens to be my grandmother's have the same ingredients you mentioned though slightly in different proportions. I can assume the flavor of this yummy dish.
And BTW, I can relate to your social situation. It takes a while for me to warm up to new people.
Amara Annapaneni says
Delicious Rasam Nisha, would love to have some right now:)
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
oh wow.. this is so interesting. Adding it to my todo. Love the pics and especially the crate box simply superb.
Pavani N says
That is such a flavorful and delicious looking rasam.
Priya Suresh says
Omg, am laughing alone at 11.30pm, y y haha i still remember the day.
Kalyana rasam makes me drool, fingerlicking comforting dish definitely.
Usha Rao says
Looks like you have found a favorite spot to shoot your pictures. Lighting in the first picture is amazing.
I am like I'm socializing. I have trouble making up conversations.
This rasam looks flavorful and tasty.