Milagu Rasam (Pepper Rasam) Recipe

Milagu Rasam is the classic pepper rasam — warming, soothing and great for digestion. A spoon of Manakkadu Rasam Powder gives it instant depth and aroma.

Milagu Rasam Recipe

Preparation Time

• 10 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 15 Minutes

Serves

• 4 People

Ingredients

• 1 lemon-sized tamarind, extracted in 2 cups water
• 2 tsp Manakkadu Rasam Powder
• 1 tsp black pepper, crushed
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
• 2 tomatoes, mashed
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼ cup cooked toor dal water (optional)
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tbsp ghee
• Salt, turmeric and a pinch of asafoetida
• Coriander to garnish

Method

Step 1: Prepare base

Mix tamarind water, mashed tomato, Manakkadu Rasam Powder, crushed pepper-cumin, turmeric and salt in a pot.

Step 2: Boil

Heat until it froths and just begins to boil — do not over-boil rasam.

Step 3: Add dal water

Add dal water (for a softer rasam) and switch off as it froths up.

Step 4: Temper

Heat ghee, splutter mustard, add garlic, curry leaves and asafoetida; pour in.

Step 5: Garnish

Finish with coriander and cover to keep the aroma in.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Hot steamed rice
• As a warm soup
• With papad

Comforting Milagu Rasam with Manakkadu Rasam Powder

Pepper rasam is a Tamil home remedy as much as a dish — perfect when you are under the weather.

Manakkadu Rasam Powder blends pepper, cumin, coriander and curry leaves so your rasam is aromatic without extra grinding.

Keep Manakkadu Rasam Powder handy for a quick, soothing rasam any day.