1First, prepare the rasam spice mix: In a small mixer jar, add 3/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp whole pepper, and 3 dried red chilies. Grind them well and set aside.
2First, prepare the rasam spice mix: In a small mixer jar, add 3/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp whole pepper, and 3 dried red chilies. Grind them well and set aside.
3First, prepare the rasam spice mix: In a small mixer jar, add 3/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp whole pepper, and 3 dried red chilies. Grind them well and set aside.
4In the same mixer jar, add 5-6 cloves of garlic (or 3-4 large ones) and crush them well. Set aside.
5In the same mixer jar, add 5-6 cloves of garlic (or 3-4 large ones) and crush them well. Set aside.
6In the same mixer jar, add 5-6 cloves of garlic (or 3-4 large ones) and crush them well. Set aside.
7In a pot, add coconut oil, and when hot, add a little fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
8In a pot, add coconut oil, and when hot, add a little fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
9In a pot, add coconut oil, and when hot, add a little fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
10Add 2 dried red chilies and curry leaves.
11Add 2 dried red chilies and curry leaves.
12Add 2 dried red chilies and curry leaves.
13Add 2 finely chopped ripe tomatoes and sauté well.
14Add 2 finely chopped ripe tomatoes and sauté well.
15Add 2 finely chopped ripe tomatoes and sauté well.
16Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 3/4 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, then sauté again.
17Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 3/4 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, then sauté again.
18Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 3/4 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, then sauté again.
19Add salt to taste.
20Add salt to taste.
21Add salt to taste.
22Add the prepared rasam spice mix.
23Add the prepared rasam spice mix.
24Add the prepared rasam spice mix.
25Add the crushed garlic (if forgotten, warm it slightly before adding).
26Add the crushed garlic (if forgotten, warm it slightly before adding).
27Add the crushed garlic (if forgotten, warm it slightly before adding).
28Add tamarind pulp, made by soaking a gooseberry-sized ball of tamarind in water and discarding the solids.
29Add tamarind pulp, made by soaking a gooseberry-sized ball of tamarind in water and discarding the solids.
30Add tamarind pulp, made by soaking a gooseberry-sized ball of tamarind in water and discarding the solids.
31Add 1.5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
32Add 1.5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
33Add 1.5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
34Add a small piece of jaggery (optional).
35Add a small piece of jaggery (optional).
36Add a small piece of jaggery (optional).
37Finally, add a generous amount of coriander leaves. The rasam is ready.
38Finally, add a generous amount of coriander leaves. The rasam is ready.
39Finally, add a generous amount of coriander leaves. The rasam is ready.
Ingredients
2 tomato
2 tomato
2 tomato
1 tspn whole pepper
1 tspn whole pepper
1 tspn whole pepper
0.75 tspn cuminseeds
0.75 tspn cuminseeds
0.75 tspn cuminseeds
3 dried red chilly
3 dried red chilly
3 dried red chilly
6 pc garlic crushed
6 pc garlic crushed
6 pc garlic crushed
2.5 tblspn coconut oil
2.5 tblspn coconut oil
2.5 tblspn coconut oil
0.25 tspn fenugreek seeds
0.25 tspn fenugreek seeds
0.25 tspn fenugreek seeds
0.25 tspn mustard seeds
0.25 tspn mustard seeds
0.25 tspn mustard seeds
2 dried red chilly
2 dried red chilly
2 dried red chilly
curry leafs
curry leafs
curry leafs
1 small ball tamarind (soaked in water)
1 small ball tamarind (soaked in water)
1 small ball tamarind (soaked in water)
1.5 cup water
1.5 cup water
1.5 cup water
salt
salt
salt
1 small pc jaggery
1 small pc jaggery
1 small pc jaggery
coriander leaf
coriander leaf
coriander leaf
0.5 tspn turmeric powder
0.5 tspn turmeric powder
0.5 tspn turmeric powder
0.75 tspn Kashmiri chili powder
0.75 tspn Kashmiri chili powder
0.75 tspn Kashmiri chili powder
Equipment
mixer grinderpot
Tips
Do not grind all the dry ingredients and garlic together as they will not grind properly.
You can add asafoetida powder if desired, although it is not included in this recipe.