Detox Rasam | Herbs And Pepper Rasam | Healing Recipe |Gluten Free Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

We are in the midst of a season change, which means a spurt in viral infections leading to sore throat, loss of appetite etc., on top of it we have this pandemic strain of Corona Virus spreading across the world, which is forcing us to rethink our food choices and start including more healthy items in our menu without compromising on taste. 

Today’s recipe is going to be very important one. A recipe that is combination of taste, health and most importantly a dish that helps in prevention and healing. 

This is a heirloom recipe , a recipe from our ancestors who believed that 'Food is Medicine'. So much of culinary wisdom that has been passed down generations. I am so glad to share this treasure with all of you . 

You can watch the recipe video below:

I hope and pray that this recipe will help many of you. You can drink this rasam at least  once every fortnight. 

Let’s start cooking !

Detox Rasam :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Serves : 6

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Special Note on Vessel required : Rasam cooked in the Traditional 'Eeya sombu' gives the most authentic taste . You can however make rasam in earthen vessels or stainless steel.  Also, try using an iron ladle to temper the rasam .

Ingredients :

small lemon size tamarind ( soak in 1 cup warm water for 10 minutes and extract juice) OR use 1.5 teaspoons of thick tamarind pulp ( you can use store bought pulp or paste) and dilute it with 3-4 cups of water

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

salt to taste

The Detox Rasam Masala Mix: 

1/4 cup  pigeon peas/arhar dal/toor dal

1&1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns

1 Pipli//long pepper ( optional)

2 teaspoons jeera/cumin seeds

2 teaspoons coriander seeds/dhania

1 inch fresh ginger ( peeled)

5 garlic cloves

Handful of curry leaves

Handful of coriander leaves

1/2 teaspoon ghee/clarified butter (optional)

To temper :

1-2 teaspoons ghee/clarified butter

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 dry red chilli ( optional)

pinch of asafoetida

Method :

1. In a heavy bottom vessel add the extracted tamarind juice and dilute it with another 3 cups of water.

Chef tip : You can adjust the water quantity after tasting the rasam. 

2.Place the vessel over low flame and allow it to come to a rolling boil. 

3. While the tamarind water is simmering, you can heat a pan with ghee (optional) or dry roast  the ingredients given under 'to fry and grind' till they turn fragrant and switch off.

3. Transfer this to the small jar of a mixer and grind them coarsely . You can also add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water and grind this mixture into a paste.

5. Now add the turmeric powder,ground detox rasam masala mix and salt.

6. Allow it to simmer till the time the rasam froths on the sides of the vessel. 

Chef tip: This step will only take 5-7 minutes.

7. Switch off.

8. Heat ghee and temper with ingredients given for the same. 

9. Pour it into the rasam and mix well.

Your Detox Rasam is now ready. You can enjoy this as a soup or appetiser and also serve it along with hot rice and ghee. So comforting and healing too!

Do try and share your family feedback with me.

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom