Rasam
 

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  Ingredients

1 tsp Tamarind pulp
1 tsp Mustard seeds
a pinch of Asafoetida (hing)
2 Red Chillies (broken in halves)
2-3 Curry leaves (chopped in small pieces)
2 tsp chopped Cilantro (Coriander leaves)
3/4 tsp Cumin powder (Jeera)
3/4 tsp Coriander powder
3/4 tsp Black Pepper powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Jaggery
4 cups water
Salt to taste
3 tsp Clarified Butter (ghee)

Directions

Heat Ghee in a kadai.
Add Hing & Mustard seeds.
When the seeds splutter, add broken red chillies, curry leaves & all the dry powders. Fry well for 15 secs on a medium heat.
Add Water, Turmeric powder, Jaggery, Tamarind pulp & Salt. Boil for 5-6 mins.
Remove to a serving bowl. Add chopped Cilantro & serve hot with steamed Rice.

NOTE : Adjust spice powders according to your requirement. This rasam can also be served as an appetizer. Good for cold.
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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