Pepper Rasam | Milagu Rasam

My mom prepares Pepper Rasam to treat cold and cough. This can be even taken as a Soup. Black Pepper is a native of South India. It is used in South India since ancient times as a medicine and also in regular food. In order to keep Pepper's fragrance and flavour intact, ground the pepper just before preparing dishes. A very simple rasam - just grind all the ingredients and cook till raw smell goes off. Pepper Rasam is taken as a side dish to Rice. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Pepper Rasam - Milagu Rasam. 

Sukku Coffee - Chukku Malli kapi

Dry Ginger / Sukku / Chukku  has lot of medicinal uses. It is used as a home remedy for indigestion and gas pains. Before Coffee and Tea came to South India, Sukku kapi is a very famous drink in many households. My grandma loves this sukku coffee.Usually karupatti / palm jaggery is used in this chukku kapi. It is also called as vara kapi and no milk is used for this coffee preparation. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Sukku Coffee.

Pepper Tamarind Rice

Yesterday I was chatting with my mom about Lunch box recipes. She recalled her college days and told my grandma's tamarind rice was a big hit among her college friends. She used to carry minimum 3 lunch boxes whenever my grandma prepares this tamarind rice. Immediately I noted down the recipe and prepared it today.  Please Check below for Step by step instructions and pictures for preparing my Grandma's Recipe - Pepper Tamarind Rice