Amla Rasam/Indian gooseberry Rasam

I made this Amla Rasam as part of Tamilnadu Thali. This Rasam is made with fresh amla and really good for your health. The process is really simple, everyone loved the taste of refreshing Rasam.

Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves : 4-5

Ingredients:

Amla/Indian gooseberry: 1/4 cup, seeds taken out and chopped.
Green chilies: 5 chopped
Cilantro/Coriander leaves : 1 bunch, chopped
Salt to taste
Water: 3 cups
Whole black pepper: 1 teaspoon
Turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon

For Tempering:
Dry red chilies : 2
Jeera/Cumin seeds : 1/2 teaspoon
Aavalu/ Mustard seeds : 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves : 1 sprig

Method:

Take amla pieces, cilantro and green chilies in a small blender and make into a paste.
Heat oil in a saucepan and add whole black pepper and fry for 1 minute.
Add the amla paste and fry for 2 minutes or until the smell goes away.
Add turmeric, salt and water. Bring it to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the stove.
Heat oil for Tempering and add all ingredients except curry leaves, fry for 1 minute. Add curry leaves and add the Tempering to the Rasam.
Serve hot with rice.



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