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Rasam made with home made rasam podi/powder. First, let's make the powder -
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp black pepper seeds (or as needed for the heat)
2 tsp black mustard seeds
Some curry leaves.

Dry fry these ingredients to release the aroma (do not over fry).
Cool down and pound to a smooth powder in a mortar.
Keep aside.

Now, let's make the rasam with it.
Add 1 large chopped tomato, 7 smashed garlic and 2 cups of water in a pot.
Simmer to soften both the ingredients.
Then, lightly mash (see pic).
Add 3/4 tbsp of rasam podi/powder and 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
Simmer.
Pour in some tamarind/asam juice and season with salt.
Lightly heat through and off the heat.
NOTE - store the balance of rasam powder in a bottle for the next pot of rasam.
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Poondu Thakkali Rasam/Garlic Tomato Rasam
Coriander powder and cumin powder, lots of garlic and naturally with the rest of the "must add ingredients" for a tangy, peppery and scented with coriander leaves and curry leaves rasam.
http://www.nava-k.com/2016/12/poondu-thakkali-rasamgarlic-tomato-rasam.html
#poonduthakkalirasam #garlictomatorasam #indianpeppersoup #indianhealthysoup #rasam
#CookWithNavaK
Ghee tomato rasam.
Add 2 sliced tomatoes,
4 smashed garlic,
3 smashed shallots,
1 tsp turmeric powder,
1 tbsp rasam powder and enough water in a pot.
Simmer and gently mash.
Pour more water if preferred. Season with salt, heat through, remove and keep aside.

Heat 1 tbsp ghee (alternatively oil) and in it,
fry 1/2 handful sliced spring onion,
add 1/2 tbsp halba/fenugreek seeds,
1/2 tsp mustard seeds and
1 sliced red chilli.
Fry, tip into rasam mixture and stir.
#gheerasam #indianpeppersoup #CookWithNavaK
Garlic Yogurt Rasam.
Fry some garlic in oil,
add rasam powder,
stir and simmer to heat through.

Therefore, switch off the heat.
And add
whisked yogurt, pepper and coriander leaves.
Simmer. No need to boil.
#garlicyogurtrasam
#rasam #indianpeppersoup #garlicrasam #yogurtrasam #healthysoup
#navascooking #navaslife
Oilless Lentil Rasam -
the quick version with instant rasam powder.

To make -
Add 1 sliced tomato,
10 garlic (remove skin) and
1/2 cup yellow dhal/lentil (soak for 1/2 hour) with 2 cups of water in a pot.

Simmer to soften dhall and mash.
Add 2 tbsp of rasam powder and 1 tsp turmeric powder.
Stir.
Pour water (say about 5 to 6 cups or as you like).

Simmer to just heat through.
Off the heat.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Combine in some coriander leaves or curry leaves.
#rasam #nooilrasam #indianpeppersoup #vegetarianindiansoup #navascooking #navaszen