Nellikkai Rasam / Gooseberry Rasam:

We can consume Gooseberry directly as it contains numerous health benefits. Gooseberry is very rich in Vitamin C. If it is not preferred to have as such because of its tanginess, we have many recipes like nellikaai podi, thuvayal, rasam, juice, jam, raitha, etc…. I like to share this fantastic rasam recipe, actually, rasam is included in our south Indian regular menu for good digestion and to increases our appetite. Here no need to add tamarind or tomato, a complete taste of gooseberry enhances the taste of rasam,

Gooseberries enhance food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, regulates elimination, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, is good for the skin, promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens the eyes, improves muscle tone and it acts as an antioxidant. Gooseberries reduce blood sugar in the diabetic patients. It strengthens the heart muscles. It improves body resistance “.

Ingredients:

Gooseberry-3 nos

Toor dal -1 tbsp cooked soft

Salt-1 tsp

Pepper corns-1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Coriander seeds-1 tsp

Hing-1/4 tsp

Dry red chili-2 nos

Garlic- 3 pods

To season:

Oil-2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1 tsp

Curry leaves-2 twig

Coriander leaves to garnish

Method to prepare:

1. Cook, cooked dal, turmeric powder and gooseberry for a whistle.

2.Grind pepper, cumin, coriander seeds and garlic with dry red chillies to a coarse powder.

3. Add pressure cooked gooseberry dal to the ground mixture.

4.Heat 2 tsp of oil temper it with above-given “To season” ingredients add hing and curry leaves.

6.Now add rasam and allow it to boil for a minute carefully, not for a long time.

7. Switch off and garnish with  coriander leaves