Indian spices and dishes are not just for filling the stomach and making a dish tasty but has a lot of health-related benefits. There are so many such spices in our kitchen that can also be used as medicine. Our ancestors knew this and their unique combinations were one-step solution for many of those common ailments.
‘Rasam’ is one such recipe that is more considered as a medicine among people in India, just because of the combination of herbs used in it and the very method in which it is used. When served at the end of a heavy mean, you can experience it aids digestion and you feel light just in a few minutes! Let’s look at how this popular dish is prepared:
Ingredients to make Rasam:
- 1 tomato
- 2 garlic cloves
- Some curry leaves
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- A little tamarind
- Salt as per taste
Spices for ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Asafoetida a pinch
- 2 dry red chilies
- Coriander leaves
How to prepare Rasam?
First of all, add cumin seeds, garlic, black pepper, curry leaves and grind them well. Now add tomatoes, tamarind and make a thick paste. Now take a pan and heat 2 cups of water in it and add cumin paste to it. Let it boil for 3-5 minutes.
Now take another pan, prepare the tempering using the spices. For this, first heat the ghee. After getting hot, add mustard seeds and fry them lightly. Then add turmeric, asafoetida, red chili and fry it. After that add rasam mixture to it. Now mix it well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Here are 5 Benefits of Rasam that makes the soup even more irresistible
- Prevents constipation. Rasam is a centuries-old food consumed for a variety of its health benefits, especially those to do with your stomach.
- Powerhouse of vitamin and minerals.
- Facilitates digestion.
- Rich in Antioxidants.
- Helps in weight loss.
- The herbs used in it helps to get rid of infections
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