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Unknown Health Benefits Of Rasam
Rasam is a familiar name in South India as it is a part of almost every meal. The actual meaning of rasam is fluid. And yes, it is a fluid with medicinal properties and is consumed as a dish along with rice.
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As it contains ingredients like tomatoes, tamarind, turmeric powder and coriander, their medicinal properties boost your health.
Its spicy taste makes it a pleasure to consume it with rice. If you aren't a rice eater, you have the option to enjoy it like a soup. It is very easy to prepare and is very good for digestion. If you have digestive issues, enjoy a cup of rasam every morning.
What You'll Need: Tomatoes, tamarind, turmeric powder, rasam powder, coriander leaves, curry leaves, asafoetida, mustard and cumin seeds.
How To Prepare: Fry tomatoes in a teaspoon of oil and add a glass of water once they are fried. Then add a small quantity of tamarind, a pinch of turmeric powder, a tea spoon of rasam powder and a pinch of salt. Allow all of them to boil on low heat for 15 minutes.
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Fry mustard seeds and cumin seeds in another pan and add a pinch of asafoetida powder to it. Add them to the rasam water. Now, add curry leaves and coriander leaves to the rasam and remove it from the stove.
Now, let us discuss about its health benefits.
Good For Appetite
All the ingredients present in rasam improve your appetite. Drink a cup of hot rasam before a meal and enjoy it.
Vitamins
Vitamin A, C, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin and folic acid are present in rasam. These vitamins help you stay healthy.
Helps Lose Weight
The ingredients used in rasam help your body flush out toxins and also speed up your metabolism. This could indirectly help you in losing excess weight.
After Recovering From Fevers
If you have just recovered from a fever and is not in a mood to eat anything heavy, a small quantity of rice with rasam will be safer on your stomach. Consult your doctor.
Contains Antioxidants
The antioxidants present in rasam help keep your skin healthy. They prevent your body from free radical damage.
Minerals
Magnesium, potassium, Zinc, iron, copper, calcium and selenium are some of minerals rasam contributes to your body.
Good For Circulation
Some sources claim that rasam is a dish that is also good for blood circulation and also nervous system.
Prevents Gas
Rasam can also prevent gas formation. Eating it regularly can keep your digestive organs in good shape.
For Babies...
In some parts of India, rasam rice is generally fed to babies soon after they are ready to eat solid foods.
Prevents Constipation
This dish is very good for digestion. Eating it regularly can prevent constipation.
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