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
- BoilBoil tamarind water with tomatoes, garlic and rasam powder 8 minutes.
- DalAdd dal water; let it froth (do not boil hard).
- TemperTemper mustard, curry leaves and asafoetida in ghee.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 268 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.0 g |
| Fat | 5.0 g |
| Fibre | 10.9 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g |
| Sodium | 901 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Serving size | about 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.