About
Paruppu Rasam is a traditional South IndianTamilian dish made with lentils, tamarind, and spices. It is a thin, soupy dish that is served as part of a meal or as a side dish. It is usually served with steamed rice and is a popular accompaniment to idli, dosa, and other South Indian dishes. The dish is made by boiling lentils with tamarind, turmeric, and other spices. The cooked lentils are then mashed and mixed with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and other spices. The dish is usually garnished with coriander leaves and served hot.
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
Sambar Powder
1 teaspoon
Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon
Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon
Fenugreek Seeds
1 teaspoon
Green Chillies, chopped
2
Tamarind Paste
2 tablespoons
Coconut Oil
2 tablespoons
Asafoetida
1 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Coriander Leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat the coconut oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and asafoetida.
Step 3:
When the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped green chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 4:
Add the soaked toor dal, turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt.
Step 5:
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 6:
Simmer for 10 minutes or until the dal is cooked.
Step 7:
Add the tamarind paste and mix well.
Step 8:
Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 9:
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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