Karporavalli( Cuban oregano ) Rasam

Karporavalli / omavalli , as this herb is called in tamilnadu. It was widely used in traditional medicines. This was used to treat cold in young childrens.

We can take the leaf as raw , but many won’t like the taste as well as smell. I came across this recipe in a blog . I tried this with my variation which I am sharing with you.

Requirements :

Karporavalli ( Cuban oregano) -  10  leaves

Tomato      -  2 nos

Garlic   -  2 cloves

Pearl onion   -  2 nos

Cumin  - ½ tsp

Pepper  -  ½ tsp

Red chilly  - 3 nos

 

 Method :

 Grind cumin , pepper , red chilly , karporavalli leaves , curry leaves, onion , garlic and tomato.

Heat kadai , add ginelly  oil , then mustard seeds , curry leaves followed by grounded mixture.

 Sauté for few minutes , then add two cups of water.

 Allow to boil.

Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with rice. This can be taken as soup.

 Gives excellent relief from cold , sore throat