Pepper Rasam (Milagu Rasam)

Milagu Rasam or Pepper Rasam is a South Indian dish which is best served with rice or can be sipped as soup. It is a perfect remedy for cold and cough. Here is how to make Milagu Rasam Recipe or Pepper Rasam Recipe.

The daily grind of lives can be made more bearable by savouring a homely meal that perks up your mood! With rotis, sabzi, dal and rice being a staple every day, sometimes, eating piping hot, Pepper Rasam with rice acts as a much-welcomed change on the table, doesn’t it?

With umpteen variations of this South Indian possible to make, Pepper Rasam should be tried for its sheer simplicity yet a taste that stays on your palate for days!

If you like South Indian cuisine, then do take a note that just like the sambar, Kerala Style Rasam, Raw Mango Rasam, Udupi Style Rasam ( Saaru ), Tomato Rasam etc forms a vital part of the same.

Compared to Sambar recipe, Rasam is more fluid. It gets its signature tang and flavour from tamarind juice / tamarind pulp, mustard seeds, curry leaves and coriander leaves. Got cough and cold? Sip some Milagu Rasam and you would feel rejuvenated, saying this by experience!

Pepper Rasam Ingredients

Pepper Rasam requires ingredients which are easily available at home. You will need oil, mustard seeds, dry red chillies and hing for tempering. Tomatoes give a nice depth to this recipe. Do not forget to add curry leaves for authentic flavour.

Freshly crushed peppercorns is what makes this rasam special. Do not use store bought powder for making this recipe.

I used tamarind soaked in water but you can use tamarind paste too.

You can also add some roasted crushed jeera seeds to make Milagu Jeera Rasam.

How to make Milagu Rasam?

To make Milagu Rasam, Simply soak some tamarind in hot water, further take out the pulp and keep it aside. To take out the pulp, just mash the soaked tamarind with your hand and discard the seeds and fibres. Use the pulp that is left.

Now, saute mustard seeds, dry red chillies, hing, crushed tomatoes, curry leaves and spices. Once they get mixed well, add tamarind pulp, powdered pepper corns crushed finely in mortar and pastel, cups of water and let the mixture simmer and boil. And this is how this rasam recipe gets ready.

How to make Pepper Rasam with Dal?

To make Pepper Rasam with dal, pressure cook 1/4 cup of tuvar dal until is mushy. Add the cooked dal in the rasam along with tamarind water and make the rasam in the similar way as mentioned below.

What to serve with Pepper Rasam?

This flavoursome pepper rasam can be served with steamed rice as it taste grows good on the same or can be sipped like a soup (That’s how I like to do). Having savoured the same with a dollop of homemade ghee, I felt literally like eating food served to the Gods and Goddesses, ha! Don’t believe me? Well, then, all I can say is do try making Pepper Rasam at home and taste it till you believe it. 

How to make Milagu Rasam without Tomato?

To make Milagu Rasam without Tomatoes, replace the tomatoes with 1/2 cup of tamarind water and keep the remaining process same.

How to make Pepper Rasam without Tamarind?

To make pepper Rasam without tamarind, replace tamarind with 2 tbsp lemon juice.

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How to make Pepper Rasam Step by Step

Soak tamarind in 1 cup warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze and take out the pulp. Discard the tamarind and keep the water aside. Heat oil in pan.

Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds. Add dry red chillies, hing and fry for 4-5 seconds.

Add tomato and curry leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, powdered cumin seeds, powdered black peppercorns and garlic and mix well.

Add the tamarind water along with 2-3 cups of plain water and salt to taste.

Simmer the heat and cook for 10-12 minutes. Add fresh coriander and serve immediately.

Milagu Rasam Recipe

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Milagu Rasam | Pepper Rasam

Milagu rasam or pepper rasam is a South Indian dish which is best served with rice or can be sipped as soup. It is a perfect remedy for cold and cough.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 233 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Tamarind Ball
• 2 tsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 2 Dry Red Chillies
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 2 Tomato Finely Chopped
• 10-12 Curry Leaves
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 3 tsp Black peppercorns Coarsely Powdered
• 2-3 cloves Garlic Crushed
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped

Instructions

1. Soak tamarind in 1 cup warm water for 10 minutes.

2. Squeeze and take out the pulp. Discard the tamarind and keep the water aside.

3. Heat oil in pan.

4. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.

5. Add dry red chillies, hing and fry for 4-5 seconds.

6. Add tomato and curry leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes.

7. Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, powdered cumin seeds, powdered black peppercorns and garlic and mix well.

8. Add the tamarind water along with 2-3 cups of plain water and salt to taste.

9. Simmer the heat and cook for 10-12 minutes.

10. Add fresh coriander and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Milagu Rasam | Pepper Rasam

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Sodium 76mg 3%

Potassium 1176mg 34%

Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 11g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 85.3%

Vitamin C 442.3%

Calcium 18.7%

Iron 36.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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