AMLA RASAM (GOOSEBERRY THIN SOUP)
Gooseberry or Amla is world famous for its rich store of Vitamin C. You can make Chutney, Rasam, and Pickles using this powerhouse ingredient. Today, I made the Gooseberry rasam, which can be enjoyed as a thin soup or mixed with rice and ghee. INGREDIENTS Gooseberries, 1 cup Ginger, finely crushed Tomato, chopped, 1 cup Tuvar dal, cooked 1 cup Turmeric 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp Green chilli, 1/2 chopped Curry leaves Ghee 1 tbsp Coriander leaves Salt to taste FOR ROASTING AND DRY GRIND Cumin 1 tbsp Peppecorns 2 tsps Dry red chili 2 pcs Asafoetida, small rock Coriander seeds Curry leaves HOW-TO 1. Grind the gooseberries with ginger to a fine paste. 2. Transfer to a vessel on low flame. Add water to dilute for consistency. 3. Add the cooked tuvar dal. 4. Add chopped tomatoes. 5. Add turmeric and the roasted, ground Rasam powder. Add salt for taste. 6. After the first boil, switch off the stove. 7. In a small wok, heat ghee. Splutter mustard, cumin, curry leaves, green 🌶️ and