Milagu Rasam / மிளகு ரசம்

An overdue post - 

Mr Hubby was suffering from running nose, fewer - all due to seasonal change from summer to winter.  I thought of making chicken or crap soup but he wanted something light and meatless - in other words vegetarian.

And I remember my mum use to make milagu rasam for us in our younger days.

What you need..

• 4 tbs of black peppercorn
• 2 tbs of coriander seeds
• 1 tbs of cumin seeds
• 5-6 shallots
• 3-4 garlic
• 3- 4 dry chillies
• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1 tsp of urad dhal
• 1 sprig of curry leave
• 1 tomato - chopped finely
• lemon size tamarind - soak in hot water
• salt
• 1/4 tsp of tumeric powder
• coarsely chopped coriander leaves

How to do..

• Dry roast slightly black peppercorn, coriander seeds, cumin seeds.
• Let it cool, grind coarsely with shallots and garlic. Set aside
• Heat oil in a wok/pan.
• Add in mustard seeds, once it starts to pop, add in urad dhall, fry for a seconds.
• Add in the dry chillies and curry leaves, stir further.
• Add in the tomatoes - stir in till the tomatoes are soft.
• Next add in the blended spices, give it another go for a few minutes
• Pour in the tamarind juice, salt and tumeric, mix well and let it boil on medium heat.
• Let it simmer for a few more minutes on low heat.
• Remove from fire and add in the chopped coriander leaves.

Enjoy....