Coronavirus : ‘Rasam Tea’ will Strengthen the Immunity System, Know How to Make It

On Mar 18, 2020

Pune: Indian spices and dishes are not just for filling the stomach but you have many health-related benefits. There are many such spices in our kitchen which are also used as medicine. It is very important to have strong immunity to protect yourself from the changing weather, but at this time coronavirus is spreading rapidly. Because of which we need to take extra care of our body. The coronavirus has been declared an epidemic by the World Health Organization. In such a situation, there is a great need to keep your immunity system strong.

Including Rasam Tea in your diet will strengthen your immunity faster.

Benefits of rasam tea –

Cumin, garlic, curry leaves, etc. are used to make this tea, which keeps immunity strong and fights bacteria.

Cumin

Cumin is known to have antimicrobial properties. It reduces the infection caused by food. When you eat it, it leaves a component called ‘megalomicin’. Which has antibiotic properties.

Curry leaf

Curry leaves contain vitamins A, B, C and B2. Apart from this, it is rich in iron and calcium. Along with these components, it has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Garlic

Garlic has medicinal properties. The use of garlic in the changing seasons will help you deal with disease-causing bacteria. Health experts say, if you want more benefit from it, then eat only raw garlic.

Ingredients for making rasam tea :

1 tomato
2 garlic cloves
Some curry leaves
2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons black pepper
A little tamarind
Salt as per taste

For tempering :

2 tablespoons Ghee
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Asafoetida – a pinch
2 dry red chillies
Coriander leaves

How to make rasam tea :

First of all, add cumin seeds, garlic, black pepper, curry leaves and grind them well. Now add tomatoes, tamarind and make a thick paste. Now take a pan and heat 2 cups of water in it and add cumin paste to it. Let it boil for 3-5 minutes.

Now take another pan, prepare the tempering. For this, first heat the ghee. After ghee is hot, add mustard seeds and fry them lightly. Then add turmeric, asafoetida, dry red chili and give a tempering to it. After that add rasam mixture to it. Now mix it well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.