Garlic Rasam (South Indian Garlic Soup)

Garlic rasam recipe - spiced, sour rasam made seasoned with garlic and spices.

I prepare this rasam at least once in a week. It can be had with hot rice topped with ghee or as an starter. It is very useful for common cold, sore throat, loss of hankering and fever. When somebody experiences any of the above side effects in my home, then this rasam will appearance in our table. Garlic has been used for its gainful impacts for a great many years. It is said to be a natural antibiotic and a blood cleanser. It helps in lowering blood pressure. Black pepper additionally has numerous therapeutic advantages, aside from giving taste and flavor to the dishes. It is an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of iron, vitamin K, and a good source of dietary fiber. This Simple Garlic Rasam is a combination of garlic and pepper has many medicinal benefits. It is a good home remedy for common cold, sore throat and fever. This can be had even on ordinary days. It can be prepared in a jiffy and taste delicious. Today we will learn how to make garlic rasam following this simple recipe.

Ingredients:

Tamarind puree - 1 large cup

A few chopped coriander leaves

Salt to taste

For Masala

Pepper - 2 tbsp.

Cumin seeds - 2 tbsp.

Green chilli - 3

For Tempering

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp.

Red chilli - 3

A few Curry leaves

Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tbsp.

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tbsp.

Tomato - 1 chopped

Garlic - 6 to 7 crushed

Method:

1. Add the pepper, cumin seeds, green chillies and grind it to make a coarse masala.

2. Mix this masala into the diluted tamarind puree.

3. Boil it for a few minutes.

4. Meanwhile, to temper the ingredients: Heat a tbsp. of oil; add mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida powder, turmeric powder and tomatoes.

5. Add Pounded garlic, salt and mix it well.

6. Once the mixture is under the flame, boiling, for about five minutes, turn off the stove and add it to the tempering.

7. Let it boil for a couple of minutes till the raw smell goes out

8. The garilc rasam is ready to be served & garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.