WHY Immunity Rasam?
Traditional South Indian soup
postpartum days call for a special diet as a new mom can’t include ingredients like tomato, and tamarind. Also helps with lactation.
CAN I USE TAMARIND PASTE AND PREPARE RASAM - Spiced immunity soup?
Yes, you can use homemade Tamarind paste. I have soaked tamarind in hot water. To speed up the process you can also microwave the tamarind + water for one minute.
CAN I add TOMATO AND REDUCE TAMARIND for Pepper Rasam?
Traditionally Pathiya Tomato Rasam rasam is prepared with just tamarind. If you are not serving for new moms, You can add tomatoes and reduce tamarind but the flavor will vary.
can I add boiled toor dal instead of toor dal powder?
traditional ground toor dal is added. If you are using boiled toor dal, increase pepper.
SHOULD I BOIL THE Ginger Rasam FOR A LONG TIME?
Yes always boil this rasam well to get rid of the raw smell.
CAN I MAKE VEGAN goddu saaru?
Yes, skip ghee and make rasam or you can also use vegan butter
Can I skip garlic?
yes, garlic is optional you can skip it.
SHOULD I BOIL THE RASAM FOR A LONG TIME?
No, avoid boiling the rasam for a long time, always cook rasam till you see a frothy boil then turn off the stove
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ingredients
to crush
1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon carom seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 3 garlic Ginger 1/4 cup tomatoes Clove Cinnamon Star anise
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1/2 teaspoon salt, heaped 1/4 cup tamarind water turmeric powder 1+1/2 cup water coriander leaves few Palm candy Curry leaves
to temper
1/2 tablespoon ghee asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Red and green chilli
how to make immunity booster rasam with step-by-step pictures
first, crush cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds, omam seeds, and coriander seeds; crush well
Furthermore, add garlic, ginger and tomatoes; crush again
Add ghee and heat
Furthermore add mustard seeds;splutter
Add red chilli, green chilli and Asafoetida; mix well
Furthermore add crushed mixture and turmeric powder; saute for a minute
Add coriander leaves, turmeric powder and curry leaves; mix well
Furthermore add tamarind water, water and salt; bring to boil
Crush clove, cinnamon and star anise; add a ladle of rasam; mix well and transfer
Bring to frothy boil and turn off the stove
