Do you’ll ever wonder whether a particular dish is too simple to post? I went through that for a while with this rasam. It was sitting in my drafts and I have finally convinced myself to post it for the marathon so it would be useful for newbies. Rasam is a staple in any South Indian meal. We can also think of it as a clear soup. When we come down with a cold milagu-jeeraga rasam is sure to be on the menu at home due to its medicinal properties.
The typical South Indian meal usually consists of three courses of rice along with dessert. First course is sambar/kuzhambu, second course is rasam and the third course is yogurt. We just do 2 courses at home with the second one being rasam/yogurt for me, but only rasam for K since K hates it when yogurt is mixed with rice. Now there are not many people who don’t like yogurt and it was a bit strange initially. But, I should be happy that he has graduated from hating yogurt to eating few dishes like raita, mor kuzhambu, etc.
I also find rasam to be a very comforting meal to look forward to particularly when we return from trips and it goes without saying that we will have rasam for the next 2 days. Both my kid’s love rasam and is their top pick always. So now off to this hot and tangy rasam.
1 tsp oil (for seasoning)
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp pepper
2 red chillies
2 tsp toor dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
Method
Dry roast all the ingredients for masala except cumin seeds and let it cool.
Take in a mixer along with cumin seeds.
Grind to a fine powder. You can make this powder in bulk and store.
Extract the juice from tamarind and to it add water, salt and asafoetida and bring to a boil. I have used around 5 cups of water here.
Let it boil for 5 minutes.
Now add the ground powder. Adjust the quantity to taste. We like it hot and I used 6 tsp of the powder.
Let the rasam boil for another 10 minutes and then turn the stove off. Finally season with mustard seeds. Garnish with curry and coriander leaves.
Comforting and tasty milagu-jeeraga rasam ready. We normally have it with rice and a vegetable curry.
Enjoy!
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Yumm!! I thinks I will make some rasam too today!!
Wowwww… looks so delicious and tempting..
comforting rasam..
wow, i can drink this as a soup..perfect with hot rice..
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rasam,a classic one always!! perfect for all stomach ailments..
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A classic dish, love it anytime.
Woww.. looks yum.. will go great with rice
mmmm……lovely peppery rasam!!
It's perfect for when you have a cold or to just sip like a soup…slurp:).
This is a comfort food. Nice one.
more comforting food…love to drink this hot rasam..very nice preparation..
Rasam n rice is the most comfort food.. Love it any time..
u did good by posting this recipe… roasting the ingrediants before grinding is new to me so thanks a lot for this post will surely try this one..
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Hummmm perfect very comfort food love to have this with hot mashed rice…
Loving it, what a wonderful tangy and spicy flavor
Rasam is my all time favorite. Your's look yummy. It's tempting me dear.
Delicious comfort food, looks perfect.
Homey n delicious ~ love the flavors in there
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Looks tongue tickling & droolworthy!!! We too make this on a cold day..Perfect rasam to lift up one`s spirits when down in the dumps!!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Your rasam looks delicious with lovely colour!
It is regular at our place too..And for me a meal without curds is just not complete!!
I too make this…looks nice n perfect wid hot rice..:)
Rasam is my favorite comfort food. Looks delicious!
I am among the few who don't like yogurt and my friends were surprised to know that being a south indian, I don't eat yogurt rice. I don't like plain yogurt and yogurt rice but love raitas and make raitas as often as I can. I am gradually getting over disliking plain yogurt rice though.
Love to have that hot rasam with some rice:-) Slurp..
i am a total rasam fan!!….n looking at this pot…i wish i cud just grab it….:))
really tempting………my fav…….
Wowwww… looks so delicious and tempting.. lovely presentation and beautiful clicks !!
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I also face this dilemma sometimes : Shall I post such a simple recipe? My kind of comfort food . Lovely
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Perfect comfort food,loved the flavour and the color.
Delicious & comforting rasam.
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There are so many times I've thought that something is too basic or too simple to put on the blog….so I know exactly what you mean.
The rasam looks tangy and delish.
My mom makes this rasam,making me nostalgic!
Mmm..looks delicious..Love this rasam and it is very comforting specially if we are down with cold and cough…
my fav anytime
molagu rasam is a fav ! I make the powder ahead in bulk (about 50 gms at time) and use it to whip up rasam …
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I can drink this rasam just like that, my comforting food anytime..
very yummy and this looks good
Wow sure looks comforting for this chill weather..yum and comfort combo with rice
I know what u mean there are sometimes I just sit and think whether its too simple and plain and more often than not I skip posting it
rasam looks yummy
Thrs nothing to beat this rasam.. i love it.. its such a comfy one..
looking flavoured rasam reay to make
S Vardhini. This is really a comforting one. Very soothing one too during cold. Nice post.
Rasam is my fav too..Anytime.Yours make me hungry & thirsty..Classic presentation Vardhini!