Rainy season (varsha Ritu)............... One of the important season. Every one enjoys this season because environment becomes so clear, cool and clean because of the fresh air and rainy water.Plants, trees and grasses become so green and look very attractive. Mostly, people worry about cold, fever..etc in this season.In these pandemic situation people get more panic... But there is a natural recipe to cure this cold ,fever and body pains. Shonti Rasam (Dry ginger Rasam) (or) Miriyala rasam(Pepper Rasam) Ingredients: Tamarind - lemon size Red chillies - 4 Urad dal - 1 tsp Pepper - 1 tsp Dry ginger - 2 pieces Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp Salt to taste Turmeric - 1/4 tsp For Talimpu (Thadka): Oil/Ghee - 2 tsp Asafoetida(heeng powder) - a pinch Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp Curry leaves - few Preparation: Soak tamarind in hot water and extract juice completely. Dry roast red chillies, urad dal, pepper, coriander and dry ginger. Cool and grind to make powder. Now mix tamarind juice, spice powder, salt, turmeric and sufficient water.Bring it to boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Heat oil in pan, add mustard seeds, asafoetida (heeng powder) and curry leaves. fry till mustard crackles then pour over rasam. recipe is ready to serve .... For the preparation of Miriyala rasam (pepper rasam) just add 1 tomato puree and add 1/2 tsp more pepper and do not add dry ginger. preparation process remains same. Recipes can be served with steamed rice or can have as a soup. Enjoy the taste. #stayhealthy #homescience