Climbing Brinjal Soup Mix (Thoothuvalai) – 100g

Thoothuvalai is the herb that appears in Tamil kitchens the moment the weather turns – in rasam, in podi, and in soup. This mix adds dry ginger on top of the usual pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cloves and turmeric, which makes it the warmest of the three soups.

Add one tablespoon to a cup of water, boil for about five minutes, strain, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Traditionally taken through the cold and rainy months, and after a heavy meal. It has a noticeable bitter edge, which is characteristic of the herb.