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Summer Refreshing And Cooling No-Cook Rasam Recipe:
Pacha Puli Rasam

10 mins
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9
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Among the many rasam recipes, there is a no-cook version called pacha puli rasam that keeps you away from the heat of the stove. Regular rasam uses tamarind extract, which is boiled into a soupy dish, but here, this version uses the same pulpy tamarind extract without any boiling. The tamarind extract is mixed with fresh herbs, spices, and aromatics, yielding the same tangy, refreshing flavour as rasam. The base of this rasam recipe is tamarind water, which provides its characteristic sour taste. Ingredients like green chillies, garlic, cumin, black pepper, curry leaves, onions, and coriander are crushed or mixed directly into the liquid. This raw preparation preserves the natural flavours and aromas of the ingredients. Pacha puli rasam is perfect for busy days or when you want something quick yet satisfying. Nutritionally, this rasam recipe is light and easy on the stomach. It contains digestive-friendly ingredients like tamarind, cumin, and garlic, which may help improve digestion and reduce inflammation. It is also low in calories, making it suitable for a balanced diet. Its cooling and refreshing nature makes it especially popular during the hot summer months of April and May. Its raw preparation also helps retain nutrients that might otherwise be lost during cooking.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
A small lemonTamarind
8Onions (finely chopped)
2Garlic pods (finely chopped)
2Green chillies (chopped)
1 tspCumin seeds
1 sprigCurry leaves, chopped
1 tbspCoriander leaves
as neededWater
to tasteSalt

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Extracting the tamarind juice

Soak the tamarind pulp in water for 5 minutes, longer if possible. After that, mash it and squeeze out the liquid from the pulp. Add more water and squeeze again. Then discard the solid bits. Strain the extract and set aside. 

Step 1
Step 1: Extracting the tamarind juice
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Making the no-cook rasam
5 Minutes

FAQs

A: Main ingredients include raw tamarind extract, green chillies, garlic, cumin, pepper, coriander leaves, and sometimes jaggery. These are mixed fresh without cooking, giving a tangy, aromatic flavour.