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
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.
I have'nt added ginger to milagu rasam so far...sure wil try it next time..:)
ReplyDeletevery homely rasam and just aromatic...........
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