Recipe

Pepper Rasam (Milagu Rasam)

Ready In

15 minutes

Tips

Traditionally used to support throat comfort, warmth, and digestion—especially during cold weather or seasonal imbalance. Strong, aromatic, and naturally stimulating.

Serves

3 people

Pepper Rasam (Milagu Rasam)

Rasam
Pepper Rasam (Milagu Rasam)

Preparation

Prepare Pepper Mix:

Crush or coarsely grind black pepper, garlic, and dried red chili.

Temper Base:

Heat oil/ghee → add mustard, cumin, curry leaves, asafoetida.

Sauté Flavor Base:

Add tomatoes and crushed pepper-garlic mixture → sauté for 2 minutes.

Boil Rasam:

Add water, mashed toor dal, tamarind pulp, salt, jaggery, and HKC Rasam Masala → mix well and bring to a rolling boil.

Finish

Switch off heat once boiled well → garnish if needed → serve hot.

Ready In

17 minutes

Serves

3 people

Tips

Mint and coriander are optional. This dish tastes equally good without these