Apr 26, 2011

Jeera Millaghu Sathuamuthu ( Black Pepper Rasam)

The ‘Rasam’ of India is a perfect remedy for flu, or cold and is welcomed on a cold or rainy day. This Milagu Rasam is especially good for sore throats, fever and cold and stomach upset . This is one of my favorite Sathuamuthu.

Ingredients:
Tamarind                    – 1 small lemon size
Asafetida                     – ¼ tsp
Curry leaves                  – a few
Tomato                           – 1 no
Ginger grated                    – 1 tsbp
Turmeric powder                    – ¼ tsp
Salt                                      – to taste
FOR THE POWDER:
Coarsely grind the following into a powder. No roasting is required.
Pepper                                        – 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds                            – 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds                             – 1 tbsp
Toovar dhal                                  – 1 tbsp
Red chilies                                     – 2no
FOR THE SEASONING:
Ghee                                         – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds                            – ¼ tsp
Black Pepper                               – ¼ tsp
Jeera                                          – 1/8 tsp
Rasam Powder                                 - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves
Red Chilies                                       – 1 no
Chopped coriander leaves                      – 1tsp

METHOD:
  • Soak tamarind in warm water and extract the juice.
  • Add salt, Asafetida, tomato pieces, turmeric powder, ginger and curry leaves.
  • Boil until the raw smell disappears.
  • Grind the five ingredients into a slightly coarse powder.
  • Add the 3 tbsp of  powder and add water immediately to make one liter of rasam.
  • Boil for few more minutes in low flame.
  • Cover it with a lid to preserve flavor.
  • Switch off flame when the rasam is just about to boil.
  • Heat ghee and fry the seasoning and add to the rasam.
  • Garnish with Coriander leaves.




4 comments:

  1. I have'nt added ginger to milagu rasam so far...sure wil try it next time..:)

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  2. very homely rasam and just aromatic...........

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