Vepambu Rasam/Neem flower Rasam/Vepa Poola rasam

Yes you heard me right.... Neem flowers Rasam. Believe me its not bitter and this Rasam tastes yummy. It got so good for health. I learnt this from Mom. This is one of the Grand Moms herbal remedies in kitchen for improving digestion, Removing worms from intestine and stomach and purifying blood. Mom used to make this regularly in a week.

Health Benefits:-Neem flowers, when dried and powdered, also has many uses. Flowers can be ingested in any form or be applied to the skin as a paste. They are said to particularly improve digestive, intestinal, and blood conditions. The flowers are used in the preparation of special foods for diabetics. (Source:-Wiki)

Lets see how to make Yummy Rasam with these Dried Neem Flowers.

Ingredients:-

Dried Neem flowers:- 3 tsp
Tamarind - Small Lemon Size
Salt to taste
Jaggery - Small Piece
Oil - 1tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric - a pinch

Method:-

1. Soak Tamarind in hot water for 10 min.
2. Squeeze out extract and strain well.
3. Boil the Tamarind water.
4. Add Salt,Turmeric and Asafoetida and Jaggery.
5. Bring it to boil.
6. In a pan heat oil, add neem flowers to it.
7. Fry the neem flowers to dark golden brown or slightly black.
8. Pour it to the rasam.
9. Switch of the stove.
10.Tasty Neem/Vepambu Rasam is ready.