Pepper Water (Miriyala Chaaru Rasam). Miriyala Charu Rasam or Charu is an essential part of a traditional Andhra bhojanam (meal). Comforting, earthy, warm with health supporting properties, pepper flavored charu is seasoned with asafoetida and garnished with fresh coriander. Works as a perfect antidote for a runny nose. Pepper Water (Miriyala Chaaru Rasam)

You can have Pepper Water (Miriyala Chaaru Rasam) using 13 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Pepper Water (Miriyala Chaaru Rasam)
  1. Prepare of Lime sized lump of tamarind.
  2. You need 1 of Tomato Chopped.
  3. Prepare 1/2 bunch of Coriander.
  4. You need 1 tsp of Cumin.
  5. Prepare 2 tsp of Black Pepper.
  6. It’s 4 cloves of Garlic.
  7. It’s 1/2 of Onion.
  8. You need 1 tsp of Mustard seeds.
  9. You need 5 of Curry leaves.
  10. It’s of Salt (to taste).
  11. It’s 1/2 tsp of Turmeric powder.
  12. It’s 1 tbsp of Oil.
  13. It’s of Water (as required).

A fair warning: You have a delicate stomach, be careful with Miriyala Charu (Andhra Pepper Rasam). It can give you the runs! Chaaru or rasam is a south Indian soup traditionally prepared with tamarind water and spices like black pepper, cumin seeds and coriander. Especially this dish is made with a high quantity of black pepper which is very good for health.

Pepper Water (Miriyala Chaaru Rasam) instructions

  1. Soak tamarind in warm water, in a cup, for 15 minutes.

  2. Grind cumin, pepper and garlic to a paste.

  3. In a stock pot, fry mustard seeds, curry leaves and onion in oil.

  4. Extract tamarind juice and add to the pot.

  5. Add tomato and coriander. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes till the tomatoes are cooked.

  6. Add the spice paste, salt and turmeric powder. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning..

  7. Add water, to required consistency, and bring to boil.

  8. Serve hot with boiled rice.

The Miriyala chaaru helps enhance digestion and circulation and stimulates the appetite. Miriyala Charu is an essential part of a traditional Andhra meal. This rasam /soup is prepared with tamarind and dal water, garlic pods and spices like black pepper and cumin seeds. Try this highly aromatic rasam/soup and you will absolutely love it. Pepper rasam/ Miryala charu is a very quick and easy to prepare recipe that is very essential during winters as it helps in soothing cold and throat pain.