Sukku Rasam | Dried Ginger Rasam

Sukku rasam or dried ginger rasam is a delicious, spicy tangy, healthy and traditional rasam variety.This rasam is made with freshly ground Rasam powder which consists of pepper, dried ginger called sukku in Tamil , coriander seeds, garlic etc .. It is no doubt a powerful potion taken traditionally as home remedy for common cold, fever, and indigestion. This sukku rasam can be taken as comforting soup for cold weather or served with steamed rice drizzled with ghee. Check out how to make this yummy sukku rasam or dried ginger rasam recipe below.

 Ingredients 

For Masala-

Peppercorns-1 Tsp

Cumin seeds-1 Tsp

Coriander seeds-1 1/4 Tsp

Garlic -5 -6 nos 

Dry ginger(sukku)- 1 1/2 inch piece

Green chilli-1 no

Red chillies-2 nos 

Other Ingredients 

Tamarind extract-1/2 cup

Tomato-1 no finely chopped 

Turmeric powder-1/2 Tsp

Salt to taste

Mustard seeds-1/2 Tsp

Red chilli-1 no 

Jaggery-1/2 Tsp

Ghee-1 Tsp

Curry leaves and coriander leaves- few

Recipe Video 

Method 

👉Powder the ingredients given under masala coarsely set aside.

👉In a vessel add the tamarind extract, turmeric powder, salt, tomato, 1 1/2 -2 cups of water and mix everything well and set aside. 

👉Heat ghee in a kadai add mustard seeds, red chilli asafoetida and curry leaves and allow it to splutter. 

👉Now add the coarsely ground powder and sauté in medium flame for few seconds. 

👉Next pour the tamarind mixture mix everything well and check for salt. 

👉Allow the rasam to come to a boil and add coriander leaves and jaggery mix well and switch off the gas.

 

👉Serve hot with rice or drink as soup.

Preparation Time-15 mins

Serves-5-6