MILAGU-JEERAGA RASAM / PEPPER-JEERA RASAM

Ingredients for Milagu Jeeraga Rasam:

• Tamarind 1 Lemon Size
• Tuvar Dal/Red Gram Dal 1 Tbsp
• Pepper Corns 2 Tsp
• Cumin Seeds /Jeera 1 Tsp
• Red Chilly 4-6
• Red chilly for tempering 1
• Asafoetida 1 Tsp
• Salt as Required
• Curry Leaves Few
• Ghee 1 Tsp
• Mustard Seeds 1 Tsp
• Cumin Seeds for Tempering 1 Tsp

Preparation Method for Milagu Jeeraga Rasam:

• Extract the tamarind with about 600ml (3 cups) of water. Set it aside.
• Take a heavy-bottomed pan, Add 1 tsp of ghee, roast red chilly, pepper, and Tuvar dal till dal is golden brown.
• Grind to a smooth paste the roasted ingredients along with cumin.
• Mix the paste with the tamarind extract. Bring this to a boil along with required salt.
• Add half the quantity of asafoetida while boiling. Once it begins to froth on the sides lower the flame. And continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Switch off the flame and temper with mustard,1 red chilly, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Serve hot.

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