Inji Rasam | Ginger Rasam Recipe | Gluten Free Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

Rasam is the delicious , healthy South Indian Soup that also acts as a digestive. It is served mid-course during our lunch. Though tomato rasam is the most popular of all rasam recipes, there are so many variations that I make at home. 

Ginger lowers blood sugar levels, relieves nausea and is used as a medicine to soothe throat irritation and cold . It also reduces  muscle pain and soreness. 

I personally love to use ginger in my tea or make this rasam. It is so soothing for the throat . 

Inji Rasam | Ginger Rasam Recipe:

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Cooking time : 15-20 minutes

Serves : 4

1 cup = 250 ml cup 

Ingredients : 

1/4 cup pigeon peas /tuvar dal/toor dal ( boiled and mashed)

1 " fresh ginger ( peeled and grated)

1 tomato ( chopped)( optional)

2 green chillies ( slit into half lengthwise)

1/4 teaspoon peppercorns ( coarsely crushed)

1 teaspoon cumin seeds/jeera ( coarsely crushed)

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 sprig curry leaves( roughly torn)

salt to taste

For tempering :

2 teaspoons ghee/clarified butter

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 dry red chilli ( salem gundu chilli )

pinch of asafoetida

For garnish :

handful of cilantro ( roughly chopped)

1 tablespoon lemon juice/ juice of 1 lemon ( adjust quantity according to your taste requirements)

Method :

1. In a heavy bottom vessel , add tomatoes, green chillies, ginger , turmeric powder , curry leaves and 3 cups of water.

2. Place the vessel over low heat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes .

3. Now, add the cooked and mashed tuvar dal and another 1 cup water.

4. Add the peppercorns ,  cumin seeds and salt and allow it to cook it you can see the rasam starting to froth. 

5. Mix well and switch off. 

6. Heat a small pan or ladle ( iron ladle is the best) with ghee and temper with ingredients given for the same. 

7. Pour it into the rasam and mix well. 

8. Add the juice of lemon and the chopped coriander leaves. 

Your healthy and delicious Inji Rasam/Ginger Rasam is ready to be enjoyed as a soup or served along with rice for lunch.

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom