Today's post is a healthy rasam made using Lemongrass.
Lemongrass has lot of health benefits. To name a few, they:
👉 regulates blood pressure
👉 helps to tackle digestive issues
👉 aids in weight loss
👉 are full of anti-oxidants that fights against Cancer
👉 protect cardiovascular health
In addition to lemongrass, this rasam also contains pepper & cumin seeds which is anti-inflammatory and also boosts metabolism.
So in general, including this rasam in your diet improves immunity, which is the need of the hour.
Ingredients:
Tomato 1
Juice from 1 lemon
Green Chilli 1
Tur dal 1/4 cup
Turmeric Powder pinch
Salt to taste
To grind:
Lemongrass Stalk 1 cup
Pepper 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
To temper:
Oil 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
To garnish:
Coriander Leaves few
Curry Leaves few
Method:
Pressure cook tur dal for 4 whistles. Keep it aside.
Grind the ingredients given under "To grind" adding water into a smooth paste.
Add tomato, chopped green chillies and water to a vessel.
Add turmeric powder, salt. Allow it to boil until tomatoes turn mushy.
Add the ground lemongrass paste (step 2) along with cooked dal. Add water & adjust the consistency.
Simmer for 3 minutes. When the rasam turns frothy switch off the flame.
Add lemon juice and mix well.
Prepare the tadka. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds & cumin seeds. When they crackle, pour it over the rasam.
Garnish with Coriander leaves & curry leaves.
Enjoy it with hot steamed rice.
Note:
Do not re-heat the rasam after adding lemon.
Comments