Rasam /Simple rasam :

Rasam is also known as south indian soup.It acts as a best medicine for indigestion problems in all ages.

The black pepper ,cumin and salt together acts as a digestive enzyme that fights with acidity and gives relief. So it’s a main part in the South Indian Thali. There are many types of rasam

         Tomato rasam ,Milagu rasam ,Parupu rasam and also lemon rasam ,garlic rasam and more… Here’s the basic and simple rasam recipe…

Ingredients:

• ½ lemon size balls - Tamarind
• 1 Tomato
• 1 Green chilli
• 1 Red chilli dry
• 1tsp Pepper
• 2 tsp Cumin seeds
• ½ tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds
• ¼ tsp Asafoetida powder
• Salt
• Pinch of Turmeric powder
• Fresh cilantro and curry leaves
• 2 Garlic
• Water as needed
• 1 tsp Oil

                                           

 Preparation:

Soak tamarind in water for 5 mins and then squeeze all the pulp from it.

In that tamarind extract add tomato,salt and mash it nicely by hand ,then add water and a pinch of turmeric powder.(Taste it for the sourness and add water accordingly)

                                             

In the mixie,grind cumin,pepper,green chilli,curry leaves and garlic without  adding water.

In a medium flame place a sauce pan ,add a tsp of oil and add mustard seeds, fennel seeds,and asafoetida powder,after the seeds popped,add the grinded dry powder and fry for a while(until the raw smells goes) .Then pour the tamarind-tomato mixture to it and bring to boil in high flame.

                                                    

Sprinkle the fresh cilantro leaves chopped on the top of the rasam.When u see a foamy layer with bubbles in the center to thesides of the pan,switch off the flame and transfer the saucepan from stove top. ( Secret of rasam lies here..do not leave the rasam to boil,it will spoil the flavor of rasam.)

                                                          

Now enjoy the great flavour and  nice aroma of your rasam ..!!