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Haalu menasina saaru | Pepper rasam | Pepper rasam recipe

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Are you getting frequent cold and cough? & wants to know how to make pepper rasam? Here is a pepper rasam recipe or menasina saaru, with the goodness of Ayurvedic spices pepper, coriander seeds and cumin.

Haalu menasina saaru or pepper rasam   is a simple, quick, healthy recipe. It is an age old grandma recipe for cold, cough. First of all, it is a rich, smooth and soupy rasam, which is good during winter & rainy season. It’s a very soothing & comfort food. This is one of the easiest & most healthiest rasam. And even very tasty too.

Further this haalu menasina saaru is a popular age old Karnataka recipe, especially in Brahmin households. Usaually pepper rasam is watery and translucent. But this is one of the rich, tasty, smooth, soupy rasam with the blends of pepper corns, urad dal and coriander seeds.

Most important thing is, this is a healthiest rasam for ‘postnatal care mothers’. Because it aids in digestion and keeps the body warm. Hence it keeps the baby warm. It also increases immunity in child & mother, to prevent infections & other diseases during that period. Also a good remedy for cold and cough.

Healthy benefits of Haalu Menasina saaru/ Pepper rasam

  • It prevents formation of gas and flatulence.
  • This rasam is rich in antioxidants that prevent the free radical activity.
  • It aids in digestion.
  • It helps in weight loss.
  • Keeps the body warm.
  • Good remedy for cold and cough
  • Most healthy for postnatal care mothers.

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Here is the simple, healthy haalu menasina saaru with step by step photo and a detailed video.

Haalu menasina saaru | Pepper rasam | Pepper rasam recipe

Haalu menasina saaru or milk pepper rasam is a simple and most healthy recipe. This is an age old grandma recipe for cold and cough. It is a rich, smooth, soupy rasam with a blend of black pepper, urad dal and coriander seeds. Very Soothing and comforting food. This milk-pepper rasam is good during winter & rainy season. It is also a good recipe for postnatal care mothers.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Karnataka
Keyword: ayurvedic, Healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/4 cup grated dry coconut
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 red chilli
  • 1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida
  • 2 to 3 curry leaves
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

Making of Haalu Menasina Saaru/Milk Peeper Rasam:

  • Firstly, heat a pan on moderate flame and add black peeper, urad dal and coriander seeds.
  • Dry roast for 2 to 3 mins. Lower the flame and add grated dry coconut.
  • Roast well for 1 minute and turn off the heat. Allow to cool this mixture. 
  • Transfer all the dry ingredients to a blender and make a coarse powder. Keep this aside.
  • Meanwhile heat a pan on medium flame and add ghee. 
  • Once the ghee is melted up, add mustard and cumin seeds.
  • After that add red chilli, hing and curry leaves.
  • Saute well until it splutters. Then add milk and 1/2 cup water.
  • Give it a good mix and bring to boil for 2 mins.
  • Now add the blended pepper and urad dal mixture.
  • Give it a quick mix. Add water if neccessary.
  • Also bring it to boil for 4 to 5 minutes in a low flame.
  • Next add salt and mix well properly. Simmer for 2 minutes and boil. 
  • Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves. 
  • Now the healthy, tasty milk pepper rasam is ready to serve!
  • Enjoy this rasam with hot rice with a spoonful of ghee.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

Instructions

Making of Haalu Menasina Saaru/Milk Peeper Rasam:

  1. Firstly, heat a pan on moderate flame and add black peeper, urad dal and coriander seeds.

  2. Dry roast for 2 to 3 mins. Lower the flame and add grated dry coconut.

  3. Roast well for 1 minute and turn off the heat. Allow to cool this mixture.

  4. Transfer all the dry ingredients to a blender and make a coarse powder. Keep this aside.

  5. Meanwhile heat a pan on medium flame and add ghee.

  6. Once the ghee is melted up, add mustard and cumin seeds.

  7. After that add red chilli, hing and curry leaves.

  8. Saute well until it splutters. Then add milk and 1/2 cup water.

  9. Give it a good mix and bring to boil for 2 mins.

  10. Now add the blended pepper and urad dal mixture.

  11. Give it a quick mix. Add water if neccessary.

  12. Also bring it to boil for 4 to 5 minutes in a low flame.

  13. Next add salt and mix well properly. Simmer for 2 minutes and boil.

  14. Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves.

  15. Now the healthy, tasty milk pepper rasam is ready to serve!

  16. Enjoy this rasam with hot rice with a spoonful of ghee.

     

    Disclaimer: The main purpose of these Ayurvedic recipes is just to provide the information about the home remedies, traditional & ancient recipes. Before trying anything please identify your body type (Dosha) like Vata, Pitta, Kapha & then try which will suit for you. More importantly, if you have a medical condition or pregnant or nursing, please consult a professional Ayurvedic doctor before taking anything. This website is just for information & educational purpose. We are just preparing the ancient Ayurvedic preparation.

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