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Kurumulagu rasam/ Spicy black pepper drink

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Curing cold with shots? You will be wondering what shots is the dry shots (drinking one) or injection. Don’t worry they are not dry shots or injection just our age old favorite; Kurumulagu rasam /Pepper rasam. I doubt can if I can call it soup so I prefer to call them drink.
Every mom in India has their own version of this rasam. Some will add some extra add on where as other won’t add anything, but all of them will contain, pepper, coriander, red chili, cumin, tamarind, salt and touch of jaggery. Amma makes it without adding garlic, where as my mother-in-law adds garlic to that. She grinds everything into a paste. On the other hand amma ground everything into a powder. I makes amma’s version most of time.
My hubby if he is with his mom, he would say my mother-in-law version of rasam is good. If he is here in US he will say you are making good rasam. I think he is balancing between two women in his life, third one (little princess) not yet ready for making him rasam, then he will change his opinion according to that also. He is nice guy, knows which move to make when and where.
If you have a daring cold, stuffed and runny nose, and want to kill everybody on your way, try this. After drinking two three sips magically your stuffed runny nose will open. However, this is not permanent solution; you need to drink more often, three times a day.
Black pepper is known to break the congestion. Cumin seeds are known to have antiseptic properties, so it is helpful in treating the throat irritations associated with cold . Coriander acts as an expectorant; Tamarind can help in reducing fever during cold.  Jaggery is considered to be whole sugar as it contains both sucrose and glucose. It known prevents dry cough as well as cough with sputum. Read more from here.
After reading all the health benefits of ingredients used in the rasam, once again I was amazed by home remedies prepared by mom and grand moms. So whatever they say it is good for you. Pay attention, they are good indeed. Here goes my mom’s rasam recipe. You can make either double or triple make in bulk. However, I prefer to make fresh and this recipe yield for 2 time use. I don’t think this rasam can be served along with rice. It is good as drink. 
Print recipe from here

What you need

 For rasam powder
Cumin seeds: 1 tablespoon
Coriander seeds: ½ tablespoon
Red chilies: 4 no
Whole Black pepper/Kurumulagu: ¼ teaspoon
Asafetodia: ¼ teaspoon

For rasam

Rasam powder: ½ tablespoon + ½ teaspoon
Salt: 1 and ⅛ teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
Tamarind: small ping pong ball size
Mustard seeds: ¼ teaspoon
Cumin seeds:¼ teaspoon
Jaggery:½ teaspoon
Coriander leaves; 1 tablespoon
Water: 2 cup
Oil : 1 tablespoon

How I made

First dry roast the ingredients for the rasam  expect asafetodia and set aside( Be careful not to burn anything, only fry until raw smell is removed and aroma starts coming, coriander ,cumin seeds  and chili become slightly brown and black pepper become plum up). It will take about 6 minutes. Once it is cool enough to touch add asafetodia and grind them into a fine powder. It yield about 2 ¼ tablespoon.
In a small bowl add 1 cup of water and tamarind and microwave for high at 15 seconds and extract the juice and set aside.
Heat oil in a sauce pan add cumin and mustard seeds once mustard seeds starts spluttering add tamarind juice and rest of water along with rasam powder, turmeric powder and salt. Bring it to boil then add jaggery and let it boil for another 2 minutes. Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Enjoy hot as much you can tolerate.

Preparation time: For rasam powder: 10 minutes
Making rasam: 7 minutes
Yield: 4 serving
Verdict: Tasty
Will you make it again: Yes I will whenever we get cold.

 I  am sending this delicious Kurumulagu rasam to Back to Basics :3 hosted by Sra originally started  by Desi Soccer Mom.

Swathi

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  1. Miri says

    I think there should be a movement where all sons are taught to make rasam - that way no mother and daughter in law has to compete for the title of best rasam plus when we are sick we can have the husband making rasam for us!!

    Rasam looks very very appetising!

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  2. Uma says

    Nice drink for coughs!!

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  3. Pari says

    love the rasam, perfect fore sore throat as well as winter.
    FOODELICIOUS

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  4. Faith says

    What a great recipe! I always get at least 1 cold during the winter so I know I will need this drink...thanks for sharing!

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  5. Aparna S Mallya says

    Comforting and refreshing!

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  6. kothiyavunu.com says

    Looks tempting..My fav in rasam..very comforting one for me..feel like having it rite now..YUM!!

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  8. Panchpakwan says

    Very useful and comforting drink dear..

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  9. El Oteador de los Mercados says

    I have never tasted a drink so hot. Very interesting.

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  10. My kitchen skills says

    Nice perfect rasam...clean and clear description too...Loved your blog

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  11. Jaisy James says

    wow nice rasam

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  12. kitchen queen says

    Hi Swathi the picture is so attractive and tempting that I would love to grab and have one gulp of the whole rasam.

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  13. Viki's Kitchen says

    Men balancing between the wife and mom...wow...tell me about it:)
    Rasam looks absolutely tempting. My comfort food with hot rice and chutney!

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  14. Jen says

    this reminds me of a soup I usually drink!! The sweet and sour soup 🙂 I think its a vieetnamese soup or something. hehe

    have a wonderful day.
    jen @ http://www.passion4food.ca

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  15. Nitha says

    Perfect medicine for any throat infections.. Love to have a shot any time 🙂

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  16. Jagruti જાગૃતિ says

    you know swati at the moment we all are down with the cold ...would love to have that glass right now!

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  17. Usha says

    This is one of my favorite types of rasam. Looks delicious !

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  18. Priya says

    Wat a droolworthy rasam, never tried adding jaggery in rasam, sounds very interesting..looks comforting..

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  19. Gulmohar says

    I need something like this now...sore throat running nose etc etc...

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  20. sra says

    Hi Swathi, rasam and powder are pretty basic, thanks for your entry. That looks like a nice, strong glass of rasam!

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  22. Silence Sings says

    Its really sounds comforting mainly when one is suffering form cold.....Thanks for sharing this recipe....

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  23. Yummy Team says

    Never tried kurumulaku rasam before..Looks delicious!! Bookmarked to try!!

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  25. Hamaree Rasoi says

    Rasam itself looks so tasty and tangy. I wonder how delicious it must have tasted.
    Congrats for such a lovely drink.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  26. Reeni says

    I never heard of this drink before Swathi. I will have to bookmark it for when I have a cold. I like natural remedies - and am curious as to how it would taste!

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  27. Pushpa says

    Delicious rasam....is kind of a comfort food for me.

    Pushpa @ simplehomefood.com

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  28. sinfullyspicy says

    Oh swathi..
    Your first pic is killing me...I love such spicy drinks...my mouth is watering..very well explained.

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  29. Priscilla says

    yuuummm sounds good on a rainy day like today hehe.

    Have a great day!
    Priscilla

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  30. Vrinda says

    Very refreshing...slurpppppppppppp

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  31. Sushma Mallya says

    i love rasam,and your clicks are so beautiful...

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  32. Adelina says

    My favourite soup from South India! Love your recipe- different from my MIL's!

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  33. aipi says

    Nice rasam..I can just drink it all up 🙂
    very well explained!

    US Masala

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  34. Fathima says

    Perfect comfort food with a bowl of rice... Yum!

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