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Rasam

Thin, peppery tamarind soup.

Prep45 min
Cook20 min
Total1 h 5 min
Serves4
DifficultyMedium
Per serving268 kcal
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IndiaMain courseVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Tamarind1 tbsp
  • Tomatoes2
  • Rasam powder (pepper, cumin, coriander)2 tsp
  • Toor dal water300 ml
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds1 tsp
  • Curry leaves1 sprig
  • Asafoetida1 pinch
  • Coriander2 tbsp
  • Water600 ml
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp

Method

  1. BoilBoil tamarind water with tomatoes, garlic and rasam powder 8 minutes.
  2. DalAdd dal water; let it froth (do not boil hard).
  3. TemperTemper mustard, curry leaves and asafoetida in ghee.

Nutrition per serving

Calories268 kcal
Protein14.6 g
Carbohydrates43.0 g
Fat5.0 g
Fibre10.9 g
Sugar4.7 g
Sodium901 mg
Saturated fat2.2 g
Serving sizeabout 290 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Mustard.

Quick answers

How long does Rasam take to make?

About 1 h 5 min in total: 45 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Rasam?

About 268 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 290 g each.

Which allergens does Rasam contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Mustard. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Rasam from?

Rasam is a main course from India. Thin, peppery tamarind soup.

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