About
Masala Rasam is a spicy and flavorful South Indian soup made with a combination of spices, tamarind, and lentils. It is a popular dish in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The soup is made with a combination of spices such as cumin, coriander, black pepper, and red chili powder. Tamarind is added to give the soup a tangy flavor. Lentils are cooked in the soup to give it a thick consistency. The soup is usually garnished with fresh coriander leaves and a few drops of ghee. Eaten along with rice, its makes for the perfect comfort meal.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.0
Fats
3.8
Carbs
0.5
Fibre
0.7
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Recipe
Ingredients
Toor Dal
1/2 cup
Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon
Rasam Powder
1 teaspoon
Sambar Powder
1 teaspoon
Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon
Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon
Coriander Seeds
1 teaspoon
Fenugreek Seeds
1 teaspoon
Asafoetida
1 teaspoon
Green Chillies
2
Tamarind Paste
2 tablespoons
Oil
2 tablespoons
Salt
1 teaspoon
Jaggery
1 teaspoon
Coriander Leaves
2 tablespoons
Water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds and asafoetida.
Step 3:
Add the green chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 4:
Add the soaked toor dal and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add turmeric powder, rasam powder, sambar powder, tamarind paste, salt and jaggery.
Step 6:
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 7:
Simmer for 10 minutes or until the dal is cooked.
Step 8:
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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