Milagu Rasam ~ Pepper Rasam

This rasam is very famous in Tamilnadu and Kerala, it tastes awesome with steamed rice and a dollop of ghee.

 

Ingredients

Tomato 1(cut into 4 big pieces)

Water 1 litre

Tamarind pulp 1/2 cup

Hing 1/4 tsp

Garlic cloves (4 crushed)

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Salt as required

 

Grind to masala powder

Peppercorns 10-12

Coriander seeds 1tsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

(Dry roast the above and grind to fine powder).

 

For seasoning.

Ghee 1 tsp

Mustard 1/2 tsp

 Dry Red chilly 2(broken)

Curry leaves few

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

 

Method

Heat ghee in a pan add mustard, cumin seeds, red chillies and curry leaves.

Mix all the above items and bring to boil.

Add the prepared masala powder and boil for 5-6 mins, serve hot with steamed rice.