Pepper Rasam and Potato Masala-Rasam Recipes-Aloo Recipes

Fact: Pepper rasam is great for a sore throat. I had a terribly sore throat last weekend and roaming around entire day Saturday for a friend's birthday, didn't help it much. Sunday morning, I felt all crappy and grumbly. I started craving hot pepper rasam right about then. There were no vegetables in the house and we were too lazy to go out and get any. That's when the potatoes came handy. Quickly whipped up a lunch of pepper rasam, potato masala and rice. I have also shared my MIL's version of pepper rasam recipe for those of you who want a Brahmin-style rasam recipe. You can also find an easy instant tomato rasam recipe here, or, just browse all rasam recipes to find your favourite.

Pepper Rasam Recipe

Ingredients for Pepper Rasam:
Tamarind paste - 1 tbsp
Freshly ground peppercorns - 1 tsp
Garlic - 5-6 cloves, freshly pounded
Rasam powder (I am currently using MTR) - 1.5 tbsp
Water - as required
Salt - to taste
Fresh coriander leaves - for seasoning
Curry leaves - one strand

How to Make Pepper Rasam:

1. Heat oil and temper with mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. I love the smell of fenugreek seeds as they are roasted. Make sure they are not burnt at this stage. Add the garlic and fry for a minute.

2. Then add the curry leaves and the rasam powder, fry for a good 2 minutes.

3. Add necessary amount of water and when it heats up, add the tamarind paste and stir well. When the water boils, add the pepper.

4. Don't boil for too long. Add salt, remove from fire and season with coriander leaves.

Pepper is ideal when we have a bad throat or a cold. I always crave rasam when I am feeling feverish. With rice, its not really a favourite.

Potato Masala-Aloo Masala Recipe

I made it exactly the way we make Kerala egg curry. Boil the potatoes and add it on just you do with the eggs. We love that gravy and though its not the best combination with rasam, we still enjoyed it.

Comments

Sirisha Kilambi

September 27, 2007 at 2:00 pm

This is a simple...delectable meal Nags...I can settle down with them anytime :-))

Kelly Mahoney

September 27, 2007 at 1:16 pm

What an interesting dish. It looks quite flavorful.

Padma

September 27, 2007 at 12:57 pm

I think this rasam should be called as sore throat pacifier 🙂 I too make this rasam whenever sore throat is around in the family...potato curry looks awesome. I was reading your first tour abroad on Singapore, enjoyed that post v much.

lakshmi

September 27, 2007 at 12:57 pm

Please pass me the rasam - it looks so gorgeous. I am huuuuuuuuuuuge rasam fan - I can drink that entire bowl in one shot!!

Asha

September 27, 2007 at 12:48 pm

Pepper rasam is great for sore throat, looks delicious!:))

indosungod

September 27, 2007 at 12:37 pm

Nothing like Pepper Rasam for the sore itchy throat. Have you tried rasam with Kollu(horsegram) supposed to suck the cold right out!. Potato Masala might not but Potato Fry works great with rasam though.

Roopa

September 27, 2007 at 12:32 pm

the masala potato and rasam looks yum and goes along very well :)hope you are doing fine now!

Madhu

September 27, 2007 at 4:51 pm

Nags that looks so comforting and easy and quick too.Perfect for winter. Thanks.

Padmaja

September 27, 2007 at 3:35 pm

Rasam Rice with potato masala!! It must be heavenly Nags!!!
I love it!!!

Cinnamon

September 27, 2007 at 12:10 pm

Lovely Pics Nags...
Both Rasam and Potato Masala look delicious!!

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