Tulsi Rasam | Tulasi rasam | Basil leaves rasam

Tulsi rasam or Tulasi rasam or basil leaves rasam is a very healthy and tasty South Indian rasam variety. Tulsi leaves are known as

the Elixir of Life. In Ayurveda, it is used in the treatment of many diseases like asthma, bronchitis, sinus, cold, flu, congestion etc.

It also helps to lower blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Lowers blood sugar.

Cures gastric problems, indigestion.

It helps to cure liver ailments.

It has high antioxidant properties and prevents cancer.

It helps in treating arthritis.

Check out the recipe for Tulasi rasam below.

Ingredients

For Masala -(Grind Together)

Pepper -1 tsp
Jeera -1 tsp
Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds-1 tsp
Red chillies -2 nos
Garlic-4 nos
Ginger-1 tsp

Other Ingredients-

Tulsi leaves(Basil leaves)-1 cup
Tamarind extract -1/4 cup
Tomatoes -1 no
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Red chillies-2 nos
Asafoetida
Salt
Jaggery-1 tsp
Ghee -1/2 tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves

Recipe Video

Method

👉Grind the ingredients given for masala coarsely without adding water.

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

👉Add tomatoes saute for a minute.

👉Next pour the tamarind extract, turmeric powder

👉Add required water and salt .

👉Allow the rasam to come to a boil.
👉Now add ground masala mix well and allow it to boil for few minutes.

👉Add jaggery .

👉Finally add the Tulsi leaves and coriander leaves , immediately switch off the stove.

👉Serve hot.

Preparation Time -15 mins
Serves-4

Note-

✍️Do not boil the rasam after adding Tulsi leaves .