Jeera or Cumin Rasam Recipe

Name: Jeera or Cumin Rasam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon tamarind powder; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 -2 chopped tomato; 3 teaspoons coriander seeds; ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 -2 teaspoon of raw toor dal; 1 -2 dried red chili; 2 teaspoons ghee (optional) or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional); 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds; 30 curry leaves; 4 cups water; 2 sprigs cilantro leaves (optional); ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon tamarind powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 -2 chopped tomato
3 teaspoons coriander seeds
¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
1 -2 teaspoon of raw toor dal
1 -2 dried red chili
2 teaspoons ghee (optional) or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
30 curry leaves
4 cups water
2 sprigs cilantro leaves (optional)
½ teaspoon mustard seeds

1
Boil tamarind, tumeric and tomatoes in water for 5-10 minutes, until the raw taste of the tamerind is gone.
2
Meanwhile, dry fry, or use 1/2 the oil/ghee to fry the corriander, black pepper, dal and chilis.
3
Powder the spices in a spice grinder or magic bullet.
4
Use a small amount of water if necessary to get it powdered.
5
Add this spice mix to the soup and boil.
6
In the same grinder, liquify the curry leaves and the cumin seeds, again adding water if necessary.
7
Add this spice mix to the soup and boil again.
8
In a very small pan, heat the remaining oil/ghee.
9
Add mustard seeds and heat until they pop.
10
Put mustard seeds and cilantro into the soup and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon tamarind powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, 1 -2 chopped tomato, 3 teaspoons coriander seeds, and more.

Yes, Jeera or Cumin Rasam falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jeera or Cumin Rasam

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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