Amla Rasam for cough and cold
Amla Rasam, a comforting and flavorful South Indian soup, is a powerhouse of nutrients and an excellent remedy for cough and cold.
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Ingredients
- 5 Amla (Nellikkai/Indian Gooseberry), deseeded and chopped
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 3 Green Chilies, slit
- 1 tsp Black Pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera), coarsely ground
- 3 pieces Thippili (Long Pepper)
- 1 tsp Rasam Powder
- 1/4 cup Toor Dal, cooked and mashed
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- A handful – Coriander Leaves, chopped
- For Tempering:
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- A few – Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Add chopped amla, turmeric powder, green chilies, and thippili to a pot with 2 cups of water and boil until the amla softens.
- Lightly mash the softened amla or blend to a smooth consistency if preferred.
- Mix in black pepper, coarsely ground cumin seeds, and rasam powder.
- Add cooked and mashed toor dal, adjusting the consistency with water if required.
- Add salt and bring the rasam to a gentle boil, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a small pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves, sautéing for a few seconds.
- Pour the prepared tempering over the rasam and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as a soup or with steamed rice.