Dal Rasam is a flavorful and comforting South Indian soup that is packed with the goodness of dal, spices, and tamarind. It is a perfect accompaniment to steamed rice or enjoyed on its own as a light and nutritious meal. The blend of spices and tangy tamarind creates a unique and delicious flavor that will warm your soul. Give this dal rasam recipe a try and treat yourself to a bowl of heartwarming goodness.
Dal Rasam
4
servings5
minutes15
minutesDal Rasam is a savory and soothing South Indian soup, brimming with the nourishment of lentils, aromatic spices, and tangy tamarind.
Ingredients
Toor dal – ¼ cup
Tamarind – a gooseberry size
Tomato – 2
Black Pepper – 1 teaspoon
Cumin – 1 teaspoon
Red Chilli – 1
Coriander Seeds – 1 tablespoon
Garlic – one small flake
Curry Leaves – few
Coriander Leaves – few
Turmeric Power – ¼ teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
- For Seasoning:
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Asafoetida powder – a pinch
Directions
- Rinse the thuvar dal and place it in a pressure cooker.
- Add a medium-sized tomato, chopped, turmeric powder, and two cups of water. Secure the lid and cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
- Soak the tamarind and extract its juice with a cup of water.
- In a small grinder, combine black pepper, cumin (jeeragam), red chili, and coriander seeds, and grind them into a coarse powder. Add garlic at the end and pulse the grinder once.
- After opening the cooker, mash the dal thoroughly. Mix in the tamarind juice and the freshly ground spices.
- Incorporate the remaining chopped tomato, a pinch of turmeric powder, and salt. Stir well, add curry leaves, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, take off the heat.
- Temper with mustard and asafoetida. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve alongside hot rice.
Traditional rasam.. Al time fav