How to Make Rasam

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Cook toor dal: Take half cup toor dal in a pan and add 1.5 cups of water to it.

   Put it in a pressure cooker and let the steam come out of the spout.
   
   Once the steam comes, add the weight and after 3 whistles, remove it from the flame.
2. 2

   Step 2: Make Rasam: Take a deep bottomed pan and add 3 cups of water.

   Add about 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste to it.
   
   Add a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of turmeric and 2 teaspoons of rasam powder.
   
   Dice 2 tomatoes and add it to the pot. , After about 10 minutes of boiling add the cooked toor dal to the mixture and let it boil for another 5 minutes.
   
   The mixture should be watery. , Add salt if needed.
   
   After boiling, add finely chopped coriander and curry leaves.Add a small teaspoon of ghee or butter to the mixture. ,,
3. 3

   Step 3: Mix well and let boil.

4. 4

   Step 4: Add more water if needed.

5. 5

   Step 5: Fry the spices:Take a pan add some oil and add mustard and red chilli to crackle and pour it to the boiled rasam.

6. 6

   Step 6: Serve piping hot with rice or drink out of a bowl.

Detailed Guide

About the Author