Miriyala Rasam Recipe | Andhra Special Pepper Rasam
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Cuisine: Indian- Andhra
 
Rasam is a thick soup made from tamarind/tomato pulp, spices, and vegetables. It's served hot with rice or roti (Indian flatbread). In this recipe, I will tell you how to make pepper rasam. Also, I've included both traditional and modern techniques to make it even more enjoyable.
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Peppercorn
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin seeds
  • 10-12 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard seeds
  • ¼ Tablespoon Turmeric
  • 1 Diced Tomato
  • 3 Dry red chilies
  • 2 pinches Asafoetida
  • 60 ml Tamarind pulp (Homemade or store-bought)
  • 4-5 Curry leaves
  • Salt
Instructions
  1. First, you'll need to make the spice paste. I recommend using a mortar & pestle for this. It's easier and faster than using a blender or food processor. You can also use the blender if you prefer but ensure it has a coarse texture and is not completely smooth.
  2. We're going to start by heating some oil in a saucepan. Then we will add the red chilies and fry them until they turn dark brown in color. When doing this, we'll also add some curry leaves and ground pepper paste to the pan—keep an eye on them so they don't burn!
  3. Next, you'll want to make your miriyala charu—the traditional version involves simmering tamarind pulp in water for an hour before adding rice and spices. Who has time for that in today's world of instant ramen noodles and pre-made food products? So I've put together an easier version using store-bought tamarind pulp instead!
  4. Now for the fun part: making the soup itself! Please note that the water should not be boiling when you add it—just warm enough so that it won't bubble over during the cooking process (which can lead to severe burns).
  5. We'll add the tamarind pulp, salt, and water into our saucepan. Bring this mixture to a boil on low heat for about 2-3 minutes before turning off it and covering everything so it can stand for about 10 minutes (or until ready).
  6. Serve it with brown/white rice or Indian flatbread, and Enjoy!
Recipe by Kali Mirch - by Smita at https://kalimirchbysmita.com/miriyala-rasam-recipe/