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Dal Rasam Or Paruppu Rasam

23/09/2019 by Sujata Roy 22 Comments

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Dal rasam or paruppu rasam.
Rasam with pigeon pea or arhar/toor dal. An easy simple yet lip smacking and no onion garlic recipe.
Slightly tangy hot and delicious Indian soup.
You can reduce the amount of chilli if you don’t like it spicy. Serve it with steamed rice or enjoy as soup. I love it as a hot comforting soup in winter days. But today I have served it with steamed rice, eggplant or brinjal and parwal or pointed gourd fry and mix vegetable. Simple and pure vegetarian lunch.

According to Wikipedia rasam, chaaru, saaru or kabir is a South Indian dish, traditionally prepared using kokum or tamarind juice as a base, with the addition of tomato, chili pepper, pepper, cumin and other spices as seasonings. Steamed lentils can be added along with any preferred vegetables.

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Sending this post to 214 #Foodiemonday bloghop #Rasam Raga theme suggested by a dear friend and very talented bloggger Priya Iyer who blogs at The world through my eyes.
Do visit her blog for some wonderful recipes and travel storie. She has a vast collection of authentic and innovative recipes. I specially loved her chutney recipes. Priya recently shared an unique chutney recipe Ivy gourd chutney.
I have bookmarked it to try. This week Priya suggested that everyone try to make rasam with some variation. We don’t have to follow authentic recipe.

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So here is a rasam recipe in a very easy way. You don’t need rasam powder to make it. And taste is lip smacking. I didn’t use rasam powder and instead of rasam powder I have used black pepper powder, cumin, coriander powder and methi or fenugreek seeds. But if you want to use rasam powder omit these powder spices and methi or fenugreek seeds. You can also use lemon juice instead of tamarind paste.

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Recipe

Tuar dal – 1/4cup

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Tomato – 2, chopped

Green chilli – 1, chopped, optional

Dry red chilli – 1-2

Curry leaves – 10-12

Hing or asafoetida – 1/4 teaspoon

Cumin seed – 1/2 teaspoon

Rai or mustard seed – 1/2 teaspoon

Fenugreek seeds or methi – 1/4 teaspoon

Cumin Powder – 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Jaggery powder – 1 tablespoon

Tamarind or imli paste – 2 teaspoon

Cilantro or coriander leaves – handful, chopped

Oil or ghee – 1 tablespoon

Water – 3 &1/2 cup

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Method

1. Wash the lentil and pressure cook with 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and salt. After 1 whistle reduce the heat and cook on simmer for 15 – 20 minutes. Let the pressure settle down on it’s own.

2. Whisk the dal or lentil well. Add tamarind paste jaggery powder and 1/2 cup water. Mix well and keep aside.

3. Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add mustard, cumin and fenugreek seeds.
Add dry red chilli, curry leaves and hing or asafoetida.

4/ Now add the chopped tomatoes. Add green chilli if using. Saute till tomatoes become mushy.

5. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder and coriander leaves. Saute for 1 – 2 minutes.

6. Add boiled dal and mix well. Add 2 cup water and mix. When it starts to boil reduce the heat. Cook on simmer for 5 – 6 minutes.

7. You can add more water if required.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. You can add more tamarind paste if you like the tangy taste.

8. Serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy as soup.

Notes
1. If you like your rasam hot add more green chilli or skip green chilli to make it mildly spicy.
2. Minced or finely chopped garlic can be used in tempering.
3. You can use lemon juice instead of tamarind paste. If you don’t like the sourness use only one teaspoon tamarind paste.

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  1. poonampagar says

    23/09/2019 at 10:23 AM

    Paruppu rasam without rasam powder is one of the easiest yet flavorful rasams one can make. I make it often during monsoon and winter months. Steamed rice topped with ghee and this rasam. Yumm !

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      24/09/2019 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks Poonam!

      Reply
  2. The Girl Next Door says

    24/09/2019 at 11:59 AM

    I’m glad you enjoyed your introduction to rasam. Here’s hoping you’ll come up with many more interesting rasam varieties in the times to come. 🙂

    The rasam looks absolutely delicious, btw.

    Reply
    • namscorner18 says

      24/09/2019 at 1:09 PM

      Paruppu rasam is favorite in our home and I almost make it twice a week. Hot bowl of rasam, rice and potato fry is yummy combo. Yours looks so delicious.

      Reply
      • Batter Up With Sujata says

        07/10/2019 at 2:28 PM

        Thank you so much Narmadha 😊

        Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2019 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks a lot for your encouraging words Priya. I will surely try 😍

      Reply
  3. FoodTrails says

    24/09/2019 at 8:23 PM

    Dal Rasam looks delicious,I make rasam without lentils , will love to try this version..

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2019 at 2:26 PM

      Thanks a lot Swaty 😍

      Reply
  4. mayurisjikoni says

    25/09/2019 at 2:44 PM

    Dal rasam looks so delicious. I love to have it on its own like a soup. Making it without rasam powder is easy as we always have the basic spices at home.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2019 at 2:26 PM

      Thank you so much Mayuri 😊

      Reply
  5. themadscientistskitchen says

    27/09/2019 at 8:08 AM

    Pass the bowl Sujata I love rasam n dal rasam looks delicious. Will taste great with rice or just plain.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2019 at 2:22 PM

      Thanks a lot Archana 😊

      Reply
  6. Preethi Prasad says

    29/09/2019 at 8:01 AM

    One of the best and simple rasam recipe without rasam powder. I love to have rasam with any stir fried veggies ,rice and ghee.Soul satisfying food for me anytime.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2019 at 2:17 PM

      Thanks Preethi 😊

      Reply
  7. Renu Agrawal Dongre says

    29/09/2019 at 10:39 AM

    One of my favourites and the best comforting food of all. Love how all the flavours get into this. Yum

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      30/09/2019 at 3:20 PM

      Thank you so much Renu 😊

      Reply
  8. Vasusvegkitchen says

    29/09/2019 at 4:50 PM

    Paruppu Rasam looks very delicious, we need this rasam almost every day. You prepared and presented it very well di, loved it 🙂

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      30/09/2019 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks a lot dear 😊

      Reply
  9. Sasmita says

    04/10/2019 at 5:18 PM

    Rasam using toor dal looks so yum di…..This rasam is a common scenario at my place most of the time, While preparing dal I just kep some cooked dal to make rasam later !

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2019 at 2:11 PM

      Thanks Sasmita. We also love this dal rasam 😊

      Reply
  10. Ritesh Sharma says

    26/10/2019 at 6:19 AM

    Great recipe, the color, and texture of the recipe look so beautiful.
    thanks for sharing.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      26/10/2019 at 6:21 AM

      You are most welcome. Glad you liked it!

      Reply

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