Veppam poo rasam(Neem flower)

Veppam poo / neem flower is known to cure all problems related to the stomach. This is also a great appretizer and can be had as it is also.

Preparation Time : 10 minutes

Cooking Time : 20 minutes

Serves : 2

Ingredients

Tamarind – Lemon size ball(Soak in warm water for ½ hour)

Dried Red Chillies – 4- 5

Salt to taste

Asafoetida / Hing - 1/2 tsp

Dried neem leaves – 1 tbsp

Procedure

1. Extract pulp from the tamarind with 1 tumbler of water.

2. Add salt and hing and let it boil for 8 to 10 minutes till the raw smell disappears.

3. Add ¾ tumbler water and boil for additional 2 minutes.

4. Finally roast the neem flowers in ghee and add to the rasam.