Rasam - A Simple Kerala Recipe

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• Cleaned Garlic : 10 pieces
• Black Pepper : 3 tsp
• Cumin seeds : 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp
• Asafoetida : 2 small pieces
• Coriander : 5 tsp
• Tamarind lotion, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Grind the garlic, black pepper, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander seeds and asafoetida together and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Mix the grinded ingredients (garlic, coriander, black pepper, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and asafoetida) and salt with the tamarind lotion, Season with salt and boil it well.

3. Step 3

   When the mix is boiled well stop the stove and remove the cooking utensil from the stove.

4. Step 4

   Now the Rasam is ready and if necessary add cut coriander leaves in the Rasam (or can be added fried mustard, red chilli and curry leaves) and can be served with rice or can drink it directly.