Poricha Rasam
- Suba
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min read
"Immunity" is the word that you hear the most these days, isn't it? How are you building your immunity? Well, there are lot of Spices that is present in our masala box that improves our metabolism. So today I share yet another rasam. It is called as "Poricha Rasam". Have you ever tasted it? If you have not, trust me its worth a try. This (is):
👉 a very mild rasam made with tomato and freshly ground spices
👉 does not use tamarind
👉 good for health
👉 easy to make
👉 can be served with hot rice & a dollop of ghee.
I have used tur dal, black pepper, cumin seeds & red chilli from the masala box.
The use of black pepper improves digestion, relieves cold and cough and boosts immunity.
Cumin Seeds helps to reduce cholesterol & has anti-cancer properties
Tur dal is incredible source of protein, carbohydrates and fibre
Red Chilli is a source of vitamin C and has anti-oxidants that help in clearing the blockages in blood vessels and arteries
Ingredients:
1 ripe tomato
Tur dal 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Asafoetida
To Fry and grind:
Tur dal 1 tsp
Pepper 1 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli 1 or 2
Oil / ghee 1 tsp
For tempering:
Oil /ghee 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds
Cumin Seeds
1 red chilli
Curry leaves
For garnishing:
-Coriander leaves
Method:
Pressure cook the tur dal. Once cooked, mash the tur dal nicely.
Meanwhile fry the ingredients given under "To fry and grind". Once it cools, grind them into a fine paste by adding water.
In a vessel, add the chopped tomato along with some water.
To it, add turmeric powder, asafoetida, curry leaves, salt and bring it to a boil.
Once the tomato is cooked, add the ground paste along with the mashed dal. Bring it to a boil.
Once you see a frothy layer on top, switch off the flame.
In a pan, heat oil/ghee. Add mustard seeds, red chilliand cumin seeds. Once it splutters, add them to the rasam mixture.
Garnish it with coriander leaves.
The yummy rasam is ready.
Note:
The rasam should not boil for a long time.
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