Ginger is used in our cooking for long time. Ginger helps in relieving nausea and stomach pain. It aids in digestion and improves forward metabolism. Ginger is good for people with diabetes.
Rasam is a traditional dish which is present in our daily meals. Rasam aids in digestion. This ingi rasam is simple to make and is spicy and tangy.
Ingi Rasam / Ginger Rasam
Ginger is used in our cooking for long time. Ginger helps in relieving nausea and stomach pain. It aids in digestion and improves forward metabolism. Ginger is good for people with diabetes.
Rasam is a traditional dish which is present in our daily meals. Rasam aids in digestion. This ingi rasam is simple to make and is spicy and tangy.
Ingredients
- Tamarind – small lemon sized
- Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp.
- Salt – 1 tsp. or as needed
For Grinding:
- Ghee – 1 tsp.
- Toamto – 1 chopped finely
- Ginger – 3 tbsp. peeled and chopped finely
- Toor Dhal – 1 tsp.
- Gram Dhal – 1 tsp.
- Black Pepper – 1 tsp.
- Red Chillies – 3
- Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp.
- Curry leaves – a handful
For Seasoning:
- Ghee – 1 tsp.
- Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp.
Instructions
- Soak tamarind in 1 cup of hot water and extract tamarind juice.
- In a pan heat ghee and add the ingredients given for grinding except tomato and roast in medium flame till the dhals turn golden in colour.
- Switch off the flame and let it cool down.
- Add tomato and grind to a coarse paste.
- In a thick deep vessel, add ghee and heat.
- Add mustard seeds and when it splutters, add the tamarind extract, ground paste and salt and boil.
- When it starts to boil, switch off the flame.
- Serve hot with rice.