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WHY Immunity Rasam?

Usually, after heavy homemade food / eating out food, I prefer having rasam for the next meal as it aids indigestion. Poondu rasam is also a great home remedy for sick days or when you have a cold/ sore throat.

Traditional South Indian soup

postpartum days call for a special diet as a new mom can't include ingredients like tomato, and tamarind. Also helps with lactation.

INSTANT 10 MINS Medicinal Rasam

Rasam is an Indian soup, it is not only a tasty rice accompaniment but also the best appetizer. Instant postpartum-friendly rasam is super easy to make, without many ingredients rasam can be prepared within 10 minutes. No cooked dal, no rasam powder for this quick rasam.

CAN I USE TAMARIND PASTE AND PREPARE RASAM - Spiced immunity soup?

Yes, you can use homemade Tamarind paste. I have soaked tamarind in hot water. To speed up the process you can also microwave the tamarind + water for one minute.

CAN I add TOMATO AND REDUCE TAMARIND for Pepper Rasam?

Traditionally Pathiya Tomato Rasam rasam is prepared with just tamarind. If you are not serving for new moms, You can add tomatoes and reduce tamarind but the flavor will vary.

can I add boiled toor dal instead of toor dal powder?

traditional ground toor dal is added. If you are using boiled toor dal, increase pepper.

SHOULD I BOIL THE Ginger Rasam FOR A LONG TIME?

Yes always boil this rasam well to get rid of the raw smell.

CAN I MAKE VEGAN goddu saaru?

Yes, skip ghee and make rasam or you can also use vegan butter

Can I skip garlic?

yes, garlic is optional you can skip it.

SHOULD I BOIL THE RASAM FOR A LONG TIME?

No, avoid boiling the rasam for a long time, always cook rasam till you see a frothy boil then turn off the stove

ingredients

to crush

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon carom seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

3 garlic

Ginger

1/4 cup tomatoes

Clove

Cinnamon

Star anise

Healthy indian soup

1/2 teaspoon salt, heaped

1/4 cup tamarind water

turmeric powder

1+1/2 cup water

coriander leaves few

Palm candy

Curry leaves

to temper

1/2 tablespoon ghee

asafoetida

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Red and green chilli

how to make immunity booster rasam with step-by-step pictures

first, crush cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds, omam seeds, and coriander seeds; crush well

Furthermore, add garlic, ginger and tomatoes; crush again

Add ghee and heat

Furthermore add mustard seeds;splutter

Add red chilli, green chilli and Asafoetida; mix well

Furthermore add crushed mixture and turmeric powder; saute for a minute

Add coriander leaves, turmeric powder and curry leaves; mix well

Furthermore add tamarind water, water and salt; bring to boil

Crush clove, cinnamon and star anise; add a ladle of rasam; mix well and transfer

Bring to frothy boil and turn off the stove