Immunity : Here's The Recipe For Milagu Rasam Or Pepper Rasam:

 Immunity : Here's The Recipe For Milagu Rasam Or Pepper Rasam:

Ingredients

Tamarind pulp- 2 table spoons

Tomato- 1 (chopped)

Curry leaves- 10-12

Black peppercorn- 1-2 tablespoons

Garlic- 4-5 cloves

Dry red chilli- 3

Cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon

Hing- half teaspoon

Coriander leaves- 1 tablespoon (freshly chopped)

Salt- to taste

Haldi- half teaspoon

Mustard seeds- 1 teaspoon

Oil- 1 tablespoon

Method:

Dry roast 2 red chilli, black-pepper, cumin seeds, garlic and 4-5 curry leaves.

Coarsely grind them in a mixer and keep it aside.

Take a kadhai and heat oil.

Add chopped tomatoes and the rest of the curry leaves, haldi and some salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Now add the coarsely ground masala and mix well.

Add the tamarind pulp and 2 cups of water and simmer the heat.

Close the lid and let it cook for at least 10 minutes.

In another pan, add some oil (or ghee).

Put mustard seeds, 1 red chilli and hing and temper them till the seeds start crackling. Do not burn the spices.

Now add the tempered spices in the kadhai (where the rasam is getting cooked).

Switch off the flame and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves, and if you want sprinkle some black pepper powder.

Just remember, do not over boil this rasam.

Serve milagu rasam/pepper rasam hot as an appetiser or with steamed rice and enjoy a delicious bowl of immunity booster!