07 March 2013

Spicy Rasam - Best Remedy for Cold

I have been down with cold and fever the last week. Rasam is something that gives instant relief for the cough and cold. It is a natural cure. I could feel the throat clear and my cough gone. It even clears your blocked nose.An instant relief. It is a must try recipe. Just sip it down or enjoy with rice.
I can have rice with just rasam. It was a hit at home. I was so happy to see my younger son enjoying rice with rasam. Now I know what to make when they fuss about having rice. :)



INGREDIENTS

For dry roasting

Dry Red Chilly - 4
Pepper (whole) - 1 tbsp
Garlic - 8 cloves
Cumin Seeds - 1 tbsp


Tomato - 4 medium size
Tamarind - size of a small gooseberry
Water - 1 cup + 1/2 liter
Curry Leaves - 1+ 1 sprigs
Coriander Leaves - 5 stalks
Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Salt - As required




METHOD

Heat a small kadai or pan. Dry roast in the order given - First the dry red chilly for approx 6 secs, then pepper, garlic and last cumin seeds. Keep stirring till the ingredients are heated and begin to splutter.
Remove and transfer to a dry grinder. Grind it. Keep aside.
In the meantime, cook the tomato along with the tamarind in 1 cup water for 5 minutes.
Remove the tomato and add it to the ground masala. Grind it along with 1 stalk curry leaves and 5 stalks of coriander leaves. Ground it coarse.
Add the ground masala  to the water with the tamarind. Add the remaining water and bring it to boil. Add salt.
Heat a seasoning pan. Add oil. Tip in the mustard and let it splutter. Reduce flame to very low.
Add 1 stalk of  curry leaves, turmeric, asafoetida. Stir well. Add it to the rasam mixture.
Serve hot with rice or in a glass.


Tips:
You can increase the level of pepper by 1/2 tsp if you like it really spicy.
Use ripe tomatoes.

31 comments:

  1. wooo love it ..!!

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  2. looks really sumptious... more than having it with rice, i also prefer to drink it... :)

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  3. lovely glass :) if u give me rasam for the whole day i am the happiest person in the world :)

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  4. looks perfect...i love Rasam with plain Rice...good spicy Rasam...

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  5. this would be perfect on a cold and rainy day like today :)

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  6. wow..delicious and tempting .gorgeous clicks..

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  7. wow i badly need this a glass:) wonderful Presentation...

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  8. I love rasam but never maket hem at home , wish i had this with hot rice and pickles.

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  9. wow, love this rasam anytime cold or not :) Please do send it to my "Healthy Me & Healthy Us" event. Please do read the event rules :)

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  10. Mm... perfecto! love the use of dark background for the pictures.. Gives a warm and cozy feel for the rasam..
    Krithi's Kitchen

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  11. Such a comforting food, prefect for the cold weather and sore throat.

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  12. Rasam is one of my fav's and the way you have presented it is really beautiful...

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  13. I can also eat rice with just rasam...yours look perfect dear and loved your clicks too...

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  14. Wow...rasam looks yummy,...rasam is my family's favorite too...:-)

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  15. Rasam looks so yummy....my family's all time favorite......nice presentation... :-)

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  16. Rasam and rice with any poriyal is my favourite meal.

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  17. Looks delicious!! Love hot rasam any day!

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  18. Hi Rinku, this is a visual treat and sure it is yummy with the spice kick. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  19. Rasam looks very healthy and delicious. Nice photos!

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  20. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    Rasam is like the Indian version of chicken soup. It makes everything better! Love the clicks.

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  21. looks delicious!I always like rasam,your pictures are so beautiful

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  22. Yummy rasam. I also drink rasam when I have any probs. It is my comfort food.

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  23. The rasam looks so good Rinku. I didn't know abt it being a remedy for cough and cold. Love the pics :)

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  24. amazing one....beautiful clicks....
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  25. There is nothing in the world that could comfort me than a good bowl of rasam, sometime:) Nice pictures there...loved your work:)

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  26. That Rasam looks very hearty and delicious. Lovely!

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  28. delicious and spicy rasam.

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