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Pipli leaf zing rasam

Pipli leaves, also known as long pepper leaves, can add a unique flavor to rasam, a Pipli leaves, known for their traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine, offer various health benefits. They support digestive health, respiratory function, possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, boost immunity, and may aid in weight management Here's a simple recipe for Pipli Leaves Rasam (traditional Indian soup)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pipli leaves washed and chopped
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 Green chillies
  • 3 small onion or ¼ red onion finely chopped optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • Salt to taste
  • A few curry leaves
  • Water 1 Litre

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Pipli Leaves Paste:
  • In a mortar and pestle or a grinder, grind together pipli leaves with a couple of teaspoon of water to a fine paste
  • Prepare garlic and spices paste:
  • In a mortar and pestle crush the garlic cloves, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns to a coarse paste.
  • Make Rasam:
  • Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add fenugreek seeds after mustard seeds splutter
  • Add green chillies, onion and curry leaves. Sauté till onion is cooked
  • Now, add the pipli leaves paste and sauté for a minute.
  • Add 1 litre of water and salt to taste, Mix well
  • Add the Garlic and spices paste , Mix well.
  • Bring it to a gentle boil. Let the rasam simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes
  • Add Lemon juice and sugar, mix well and boil for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together
  • Final Touch:
  • Once the rasam is done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve:
  • Serve hot Pipli Leaves Rasam as a comforting soup or as an accompaniment to steamed rice.
  • Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Pipli Leaves Rasam! Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.

Notes

Serve hot Pipli Leaves Rasam as a comforting soup or as an accompaniment to steamed rice.
Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Pipli Leaves Rasam! Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences
Keyword Plant based, Vegetarian