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Garlic Rasam


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A rasam that imbibes the goodness of garlic, this is good for digestion as well as for general well-being. Make this rasam at least once a fortnight and enjoy its flavour along with its health benefits.

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Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For The Masala (makes Approx. 5 To 6 Tbsp)
1/2 tsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
3 whole dry Kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

Other Ingredients
2 tsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
20 to 25 cloves garlic , peeled
3 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp , mixed with 2 cups of water
salt to taste
1 tsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli, broken into pieces

Method
For the masala
  1. Heat the oil in a pan, add all the ingredients and sauté on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they release flavour, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
  2. When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.

How to proceed
  1. Heat the oil in a small pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour. Remove and keep aside.
  2. In a deep pan, put the tamarind water to boil, add the salt, mix well and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or till the raw smell of tamarind disappears.
  3. Add the sautéed garlic and the prepared masala, mix well and simmer for another 4 to 5 minutes or till the mixture thickens.
  4. For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small pan and add the mustard seeds.
  5. When the seeds crackle, add the red chillies and sauté for a second.
  6. Pour the tempering over the boiling rasam, mix well and simmer for another minute. Serve hot.
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