Karpooravalli Rasam | Ajwain Leaves Rasam

Karpooravalli rasam or ajwain leaves rasam is a very healthy, tasty and traditional South Indian rasam variety made with herb called karpooravalli/omavalli elai /Ajwain leaves.In English it is called Indian Borage.

It can be easily grown at home just like our tulsi plant.In olden days it was one of the best home remedy for cold and flu.
Health benefits of karpooravalli-
It cures cough and colds.
It prevents asthma and bronchitis.
Cures digestive problems like diarrhoea.

Check out how to make this flavorful Karpooravalli rasam below.

Ingredients

Tamarind extract-from gooseberry sized tamarind
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Asafetida -a pinch

Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Red chillies-1 no broken

Curry leaves and coriander leaves few

Ghee-1 tsp

Masala Powder

Pepper -1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Dhaniya seeds-2 tsps

Red chillies-3 nos

Ginger-1 inch piece

Garlic-4 cloves

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Asafetida-a pinch

Karpooravalli leaves/ ajwain leaves-5 nos(add finally while roasting)

Method

👉Roast the ingredients given under Masala Powder in 1/2 tsp oil for a minute untuk you get nice aroma and powder it coarsely set aside.

👉Heat ghee in a kadai add mustard seeds ,cumin seeds,red chillies,curry leaves, asafetida and allow it to splutter .

👉Add tamarind extract,turmeric powder and ground mixture .

👉Add required amount of water and dilute the rasam .Now add salt and bring the rasam to a boil ,once it becomes frothy remove from fire.Garnish and serve hot.