Simple, Easy To Make Rasam Recipe

Name: Simple, Easy To Make Rasam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Five Tomatoes; 2 cups - Toor dal or any dal of your choice; Finely chopped Coriander leaves; Sambar powder - 1 tsp; Tamarind juice- One Small Ball; Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp; Jeera powder- 1/4 tsp; Garlic- 4 cloves (Optional); Turmeric powder- a pinch; Salt to taste; For seasoning; Mustard seeds- few; Jeera- 1/4 tsp; Red chilli- 1; Asafoetida- a pinch; Curry leaves- a few; Oil - 2tsp

Servings: persons

Five Tomatoes
2 cups - Toor dal or any dal of your choice
Finely chopped Coriander leaves
Sambar powder - 1 tsp
Tamarind juice- One Small Ball
Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp
Jeera powder- 1/4 tsp
Garlic- 4 cloves (Optional)
Turmeric powder- a pinch
Salt to taste
For seasoning
Mustard seeds- few
Jeera- 1/4 tsp
Red chilli- 1
Asafoetida- a pinch
Curry leaves- a few
Oil - 2tsp

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Method:
2
Blend four tomatoes and all spices until you get a thick creamy paste and keep aside.
3
Wash dal/pulses and keep in pressure cooker upto the count of 3 or microwave until it becomes mashable.
4
In a pan, pour 1 tsp oil or ghee and pour the blended tomato-spice mixure
5
After 2 minutes, pour one cup of water to the pan.
6
Take a small ball of tamarind and place it in a mug of water that can be microwaved upto 30 seconds.
7
Take the tamarind from the mug and squeeze all the juice into the water and mix well
8
Chop the extra tomato and add to the pan and add the remaining tamarind juice
9
After 2 mins, mash the cooked dal and add to pan.
10
Take another pan, pour one spoon of oil and add the mustard seeds and the rest of the seasoning after the seeds break
11
Pour this mixture into the rasam pan
12
Your Rasam is ready.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Five Tomatoes, 2 cups - Toor dal or any dal of your choice, Finely chopped Coriander leaves, Sambar powder - 1 tsp, and more.

Yes, Simple, Easy To Make Rasam falls under the General 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!

Simple, Easy To Make Rasam

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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