Orange Rasam Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In the juice maker, attach the citrus juicer attachment, turn it on and make juice from 4 oranges cut in halves.

step 2

• STEP 1.In a preheated saucepan add 1 tbsp ghee, ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, 4 crushed garlic cloves, 2 sprigs of curry leaf roughly torn to release maximum flavour. Saute till seeds crackle and aromas of garlic and curry leaf start coming through.

step 3

• STEP 1.Turn the heat to low and add ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing), ½ tsp coriander (dhaniya) powder, 1 tsp cumin (jeera), 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp black pepper powder. Stir to combine.

step 4

• STEP 1.Next add 1 cup fresh tomato puree, 2 cups fresh orange juice, ½ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder, salt to taste and ½ tsp sugar ( optional) to balance the sour of the juice.mix well.

step 5

• STEP 1.Bring rasam to a brisk boil for 4 to 5 minutes. When froth collects at the top, it indicates that the rasam is ready. Taste to check for salt and spices.

step 6

• STEP 1.Lastly add chopped coriander leaves to the rasam. Give it a stir. Rasam is ready.