Rasam — Calories & Nutrition

About Rasam

South Indian tangy-spicy lentil soup — light and protein-rich

Ingredients

• Toor Dal1/4 cup
• Tamarindsmall marble-size
• Tomato1 medium
• Rasam Powder1.5 tsp
• Ghee1 tsp
• Curry Leaves1 sprig

How to make it

1. 1Cook 1/4 cup toor dal in 1 cup water until mushy. Mash and set aside.
2. 2In a pot, add 2 cups water, tamarind extract, chopped tomato, rasam powder, turmeric, and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. 3Add the mashed dal. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. 4For tempering: heat ghee, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
5. 5Pour tempering into the rasam. Add crushed pepper and fresh coriander.
6. 6Serve hot with rice.