Rasam is a South Indian soup often served with rice. It has a thin, watery consistency and is usually made with tamarind, tomatoes, lentils, and spices. Rasam can be spicy, sour, or sweet, depending on the ingredients used. It is a popular dish in South India and is often served as a side dish or appetizer. Rasam is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
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TOMATO RASAM
Rasam is the chicken soup (I make it vegan) of South India and a must in every household. A dash of spices is a quick pick me up anytime of the day and can be eaten with any curry or even an omelet.
Provided by Tarama
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds. As they start to sputter, add the curry leaves and tomato then season with cumin, pepper, red pepper flakes, turmeric and garlic. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Stir in tamarind paste, adjusting to taste if you want, and season with salt. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro to serve. Drink it like soup or eat it with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GARLIC RASAM
While working on her new cookbook, "Usha's Rasam Digest," the author Usha Prabakaran gathered over 1,000 recipes for rasam, a thin, tangy broth from southern India with many names and infinite variations. This one comes together in minutes, from a base of gently sautéed garlic and a peppery spice mixture that is ground to make rasam powder. Ms. Prabakara suggests the soup for anyone feeling unwell. Don't let the garlic color, or it'll add a note of bitterness to the rasam.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories easy, lunch, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings (about 4 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the rasam base: Using a coffee or spice grinder, pulverize the dal, peppercorns, cumin and coriander, and set aside.
- Heat the ghee in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Add the garlic, and gently fry until soft and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk the tamarind paste to dissolve with 1 cup warm water, and pour through a strainer into the cooked garlic. Add the reserved spice mixture and 3 more cups water, and bring to a boil over medium. Add turmeric and salt, and simmer until the rasam foams, then turn off the heat. Taste, and adjust seasoning with salt, if needed.
- Prepare the tempering: In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon ghee over medium, and fry the chiles, mustard seeds and curry leaves (if using). When the mustard seeds pop, in about 30 seconds, scrape the entire seasoning mixture into the hot rasam, and stir well. Enjoy plain, or with rice.
GARLIC RASAM
Make and share this Garlic Rasam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Zeke Koch
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- First, soak the tamarind in 2 cups hot water for 15 minutes.
- Strain the tamarind water into another container squeezing as much liquid out of it as you can (I use a sieve).
- While the tamarind is soaking, heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the ingredients in the paste.
- Cook 2-3 minutes or until the seeds begin to smell wonderful and toast.
- Blend to a find paste in a blender or coffee grinder.
- Now, add the salt and curry leaves to the tamarind water and heat for 15 minutes or so until the raw smell disappears.
- Meanwhile, sauté the garlic cloves in oil until golden.
- Add garlic and paste to the tamarind liquid and simmer until well blended.
- In the last seconds before serving heat 2 tsp oil on the stove, add mustard seeds and red chilies.
- When the mustard seeds turn grey and begin to pop add mixture to soup.
RASAM
This is one way I make Rasam (a tamarind based gram soup like dish which can be served with simple steamed rice and a vegetable and also a meat side dish or also as an accompaniment)This recipe is from the Compilation of recipes from the Master Chefs of India.
Provided by Girl from India
Categories Vegan
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil.
- Add the mustard seeds, as soon as they splutter add the red chillies (whole), curry leaves, asafoetida and garlic and saute for 2 mins.
- Add the turmeric, red gram, tomatoes, peppercorns, green chilli, tamarind pulp and salt.
- Mix and add 2-3 cups of water.
- (if using pressure cooker add 2 cups and if cooking open add 3 cups).
- Bring to a boil and simmer till dal is tender and soft.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will result in a tastier rasam.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs: There are many variations of rasam, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.
- Be careful not to overcook the rasam: This can make it sour and bitter.
- Serve rasam hot or warm: It is traditionally served with rice, but it can also be enjoyed with other dishes such as dosa, idli, or vada.
- Garnish rasam with fresh cilantro or curry leaves: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Rasam is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its tangy, spicy, and savory flavor, it is a popular dish in South India and beyond. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a comforting dish to warm you up on a cold day, rasam is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give rasam a try. You won't be disappointed!
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