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How to Make Rasam

Rasam is a beautiful soup from South India, often served over dal. Learn how to make lemon rasam with this easy recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Ben Isham-Smith

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tor dal
  • 2 Ripe Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tspn Rasam Powder
  • Ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 Green chilli, slit
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1/4 tspn Turmeric Powder
  • A few Curry Leaves
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
  • Coriander leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Soak dal in 1 cup of hot water for 15 minutes
  • Cook dal with a pinch of turmeric powder (save some) in a pressure pan until soft. Mash well and put to one side
  • Add a cup of water, the rest of the turmeric powder, rasam powder, tomatoes, green chilli, ginger, salt, and curry leaves
  • Bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes
  • Mix in the cooked dal with a cup of water
  • Simmer further until you see froth forming on the top then remove from heat
  • Stir in lemon juice
  • Add the ghee, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves
  • Serve and garnish with coriander leaves