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Instant Rasam
In Under 30 Minutes With This Simple Recipe

25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
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Rasam is a tart, tomato-based, soup-like dish often served as a side with plain rice and sambar. Originating from South India, rasam has a watery consistency–thinner than sambar, and tangier in taste. While typically made from a mix of lentils and tomato, this instant rasam recipe uses only the latter. The result? A delicious side ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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3-4Tomatoes (Ripe)
2 tspCumin seeds
½ tspCoriander seeds
½ tspMustard seeds
¼ tspTurmeric powder
1 tspPeppercorns
2Green chilli (slit)
3-4Garlic flakes (crushed)
1Small jaggery piece
2-3 tspCoconut (grated) (optional)
2 tspGhee
A pinchHing (Asafoetida) (1/16 tsp)
3 cupsWater
Sprigs of curry and coriander leaves
to tasteSalt

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep the ingredients

Wash and dice the ripe tomatoes and keep them aside. Now, in a small pan, dry roast pepper corn, coriander seeds, and just 1 tsp of cumin seeds. (The remaining cumin seeds will be used in tempering).

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Make the rasam paste

In a blender or mixer grinder, add the diced tomatoes, roasted spices, and a little water. Grind this mix to a smooth paste. Transfer the paste to a pot. Add green chilli, garlic flakes, jaggery, curry leaves, and salt to taste. Next, add about 3 cups of water. Mix it all till it reaches the desired consistency (slightly runny).

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Cook the rasam

Put the mixture to boil. Let it simmer on medium heat for 5-6 minutes till the raw smell of tomatoes and garlic goes away. Now, add chopped coriander and grated coconut (if using). Boil again, till the rasam turns frothy. 

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Prepare the tempering

In a small pan, heat 1-2 tbsp of ghee. Add mustard and cumin seeds and cook till they begin to splutter. Next, add the hing and switch off the heat. Transfer this temper to the cooked rasam. Serve the rasam hot.

Step 1
Step 1: Prep the ingredients
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make the rasam paste
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook the rasam
10 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Prepare the tempering
2-3 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve it in small glasses for individual portions or in a medium-sized brass bowl for a buffet.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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For a typical South Indian meal, pair rasam with sambar and rice. 

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Fresh coriander leaves sprinkled on top add a pop of color to this tangy red broth

 

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