Pineapple Rasam Recipe Video

Rasam is a south Indian soup often served for lunch or dinner as the second main course .Pineapple rasam is an exotic and aromatic variety popular in many region. This delicious and aromatic rasam also is known to be excellent for digestion so it serve hot with steaming cup of rice or just enjoy as a comforting soup.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Pineapple1 Cup (16 tbs), cubed
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Tomato1 Medium, chopped
 Boiled toor dal1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Garlic4 Clove (20 gm), sliced
 Green chilies3 Medium, slitted
 Curry leaves18 Medium
 Rasam powder1 Teaspoon
 Turmeric powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Clarified butter/Ghee1 Teaspoon
 Mustard seeds1 Teaspoon
 Cumin seeds1 Teaspoon
 Asafoetida1 Teaspoon
 Jaggery1 Teaspoon
 Coriander leaves1 Tablespoon, chopped finely (for garnish)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g5.4%

Saturated Fat 0.99 g5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 3.4 mg1.1%

Sodium 663.3 mg27.6%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g6.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.6%

Sugars 8.3 g

Protein 4 g8.9%

Vitamin A 16.4% Vitamin C 105.5%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 15.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1.In a blender, add half the pineapple and make a puree. Keep aside.

MAKING
2.In a pot, bring the water to a rolling boil
3.Drop the chopped tomatoes.
4.Pour in the cooked toor dal and the remaining pineapple cubes. Give it a stir.
5.Add the crushed garlic, slit green chilies and a few curry leaves.
6.Spoon in the turmeric powder and the rasam powder.
7.Cook for 15 minutes until the pineapple cubes are tender.
8.Season with salt and pour in the pineapple puree.
9.Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
10.In a separate pan, melt the clarified butter.
11.Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and the rest of the curry leaves.
12.Saute the contents of the pan together and temper the simmering rasam.
13.Add the jaggery and finish off.

SERVING
14.Garnish with coriander and serve piping hot.
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