Spicy Pepper Rasam Recipe: A Quick Immunity Booster for Chilly Days

The spicy pepper rasam recipe is rooted in Tamil Nadu’s food culture. Also known as milagu rasam, it is a classic dish known for its warm and spicy flavours. So, when you are sitting on your balcony watching the rain fall, quickly whip up peppery rasam that soothes your soul.

Before you prepare rasam, go shopping for groceries to get the freshest ingredients. The fresh ingredients bring a different life to this simple and easy rasam recipe.

It is a comforting recipe that is packed with loads of goodies, including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

If you don’t have all the ingredients, you can go shopping for groceries online and get it delivered right to your doorstep. Let’s begin the journey into making this wintery soup that warms your soul.

Spicy Pepper Rasam Recipe

Ingredients for this rasam recipe are:

For tamarind extract:

1. Tamarind: 1/2 tbsp (tightly packed)
2. Warm water: 1/4 cup

For spices:

1. Black peppercorn: 2 tsp
2. Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
3. Garlic cloves: 4-5 cloves

For the rasam:

1. Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
2. Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
3. Ginger: 1/2 tsp
4. Curry leaves: 1 sprig
5. Hing: 1 pinch
6. Red chillies: 2, whole
7. Tomatoes: 2, crushed or 1/2 cup crushed
8. Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
9. Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp
10. Water: 2 cups
11. Salt as needed
12. Coriander leaves: 1 to 2 tbsp, chopped

Preparing the tamarind pulp in this rasam recipe requires you to follow a couple of steps:

1. Soak it in warm water for about 20-25 minutes.
2. Squeeze the soaked tamarind and strain. Keep the extracted tamarind water on the side.

Wondering how to make the spice mix in this rasam recipe? It needs you to follow one step, and that is:

1. Crush the black peppercorns, cumin seeds, and garlic cloves coarsely in a grinder or a mortar and pestle.

The next step is to prepare the rasam. Here is how it goes:

1. First, heat the sesame oil in a pan.
2. Keep the flame low and mix in mustard seeds.
3. Let them crackle for a while.
4. Mix in the ginger, dry red chillies (whole) and hing. Stir until the chillies change colour.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes, and mix in curry leaves. Tomatoes can be chopped or crushed, it is your choice and whatever is easier.
6. Sauté on a low flame till the tomatoes are soft and pulpy.
7. Mix in turmeric and red chilli powder.
8. Mix in the crushed spice mix: black peppercorn, cumin, and garlic.
9. Mix well and stir for a minute.
10. Add the tamarind extract and 2 cups of water.
11. Mix in salt as per your preference.
12. Cook it on low heat till the raw smell of tamarind reduces.
13. You can cook on low to medium heat for nearly 10 minutes.
14. Cover and keep it aside for 6-8 minutes.
15. Add coriander leaves and serve it hot.

With these few simple steps, your comforting pepper rasam is ready!

At The End

This hot and delicious rasam can be served with rice and papad. While you go shopping for groceries, pick up the basic ingredient to cook this rasam, which is black peppercorn, the king of spice.

The reason they are the king of spice is that they boost the immune system, help with digestion, and clear blocked noses. The garlic pods in this recipe not only add to the flavour but are good for health. To get all your ingredients conveniently, go shopping for groceries online and get ready to make this delightful recipe!