Nelikai Rasam/ Amla Rasam

This recipe is from a magazine ‘Aval Kitchen’. It is given by the late Chef Jacob and is sure to be a hit at home. It was a very different and healthy rasam recipe. It is said to be resistant to piles disease and is appetizing. Also, the amla is very good for health. You can find the health benefits of amla here http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-amazing-benefits-of-amla.html.

Ingredients:

1. Amla (big) – 2
2. Cooked yellow moong dal – 1 tbsp
3. Big onion chopped – 1/2 tbsp
4. Tomato chopped – 1/2tbsp
5. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
6. Fenugreek powder – 1/4tsp
7. Pepper powder – 1/4tsp
8. Coriander powder – 1/4tsp
9. Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
10. Oil – 1tsp
11. salt – as needed

Method:

1. Mash the cooked moong dal well.
2. Cut the amla into small pieces after removing the seed.
3. Heat pan with oil, add onion and tomato and saute for a while, then add the turmeric powder,fenugreek powder, chilli powder, pepper powder and coriander powder.
4. Add salt and add the cut amla pieces and add water (say 3/4 cup) and let it boil in medium flame for around 2 to 3 mins. Add the mashed dal and switch off after 1min.

You can have this rasam with rice or drink it as such!

Notes:

1. In the original recipe, green moong dal is used. As I didnt have it in hand I used yellow.
2. Be sure to eat the amla in the rasam!