Rasam

                                                                                            

Rasam

Rasam is good for digestion. Drink a cup or small glass of rasam daily to be free from constipation and acidity problems. Rasam controls and minimizes gas formation in the stomach..
                                                                                

Ingredients

Ripe Tomatoes (Medium Sized) – 3
Crushed Garlic Cloves – 4 or 5
Dry Red Chilies – 3
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder -1/2 tsp
Rasam Powder – 2 tbsp
Black Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Black pepper crushed -1 tsp
Asfoetida (Kayam) – 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves (Karivepala) – A few
Coriander Leaves/Cilantro (Malliyilla) – A few
Tamarind Extract / Paste – 2 tbsp
coconut Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
Salt – As required
Water – 2 to 3 cups

 Method of  Preparation

1.Heat oil in a deep pan and splutter mustard seeds.
2.Reduce heat and add the dry red chillies and curry leaves. Saute quickly for a few seconds.
3.Add the chopped garlic and tomatoes and stir fry until the tomatoes are mashed and cooked.

4.Reduce heat and add turmeric, chilly,Coriander ,and asfoetida and rasam powders Mix the Tamarind Paste along with 2-3 cups of water and pour it to the pan. Add salt to taste.

5.Throw in the cilantro to the pan.

6.Simmer the Rasam on medium-low heat for 8-10 mins and bring it to a slow boil.

7.Finally remove from stove top, sprinkle some  crushed pepper powder and keep the pot covered.