Rasam Recipe by nutritionist Nmami Agarwal, strengthen your immunity
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 30-06-2020
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Rasam is known to help build one's health. If you want to boost your immunity, here is a take on the South Indian accompaniment that you must try. This recipe by nutritionist Nmami Agarwal uses the multipurpose herb, thyme which is known to cure various ailments such as sore throat, cold and even gastritis.
Ingredients:-
15g - Arhar dal
20g - Chopped tomato
1 tbsp - Fresh thyme leaves
4-5 - Curry leaves
1 tsp - Cumin seeds powder
1/4tsp - Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp - Black pepper
1 tbsp - Tamarind water
1 tbsp - Lemon juice
1 tsp - Olive oil
Water as required
How to make:-
In a deep pan, add tamarind water, tomatoes, rasam powder, cumin powder, black pepper, turmeric and salt. Then add thyme leaves and bring it to boil over medium flame until tomatoes are cooked. Clean and wash dal. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles over high flame. Once the dal is cooked, transfer it to the tamarind tomato base and bring to boil.
In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds to prepare the tadka. Let it crackle and pour it in your lemon thyme rasam. Now add lemon juice. Serve hot along with rice.
Lemon is an excellent source of ascorbic acid i.e. vitamin C, nourishes the skin and hair and further helps in absorption of iron. Thyme is a multipurpose traditional herb which is used in treating ailments ranging from cold, sore throat to chronic conditions such as gastritis and arthritis.