Jeera Milagu Rasam also known as Pepper Cumin Rasam is an excellent recipe to indulge in some piping hot rasam with steamed rice in the Main Course and can also be had as a soulful Soup in winters.
Besides the Aurvedic properties of tamarind, pepper, cumin seeds aslo make it a great remedy to boost immune system and fight against general cough and cold that might onset during seasonal changes.
In South Indian Cuisine just like you have Sambhar which is a nice lentil soup with vegetables often had with dosa, idli, utappam, rice…similarly, this Pepper Cumin Rasam is also a delicious curry made with tamarind water mixed with some spices and tempered with cumin seeds, mustard seeds and Ghee. Of course, unlike Sambhar this Pepper Rasam has a very thin or runny consistancy since no lentils or veggies are added that can give a thickness or body to it. But it tastes great and not only you can enjoy it with steamed rice along with some onion and pickle on side, but can also enjoy this rasam as a spiced soup and if you are sometimes feeling low or suffering with minor cough and cold then this rasam is excellent to comfort you when served hot.
Now when we are talking about the Home remedies to boost body immunity, then how can we miss Kadha which is popular in North India and usually made during rainy season and winters. It is a nice decoction of herbs & spices that give warmth to the body curing seasonal cough, cold, sore throat and general seasonal infections. Also get recipes of more simple home remedies like -
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