MYSORE RASAM RECIPE
Written by Sneh Chaudhry on July 28, 2023
INGREDIENTS
FOR MYSORE RASAM POWDER:
- 1 tsp oil
- ¼ cup coriander seeds
- ¼ cup chana dal
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tbsp pepper
- 10 dried red chilli powder
- few curry leaves
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
FOR MYSORE RASAM:
- 2 tomatoes, cubed
- 1 cup tamarind extract
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 3 chilli
- few curry leaves
- 1 tsp jaggery
- ¾ tbsp salt
- 4 cup water
- 1 cup toor dal, cooked
- 1½ tbsp Mysore rasam powder
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
FOR TEMPERING:
- 2 tsp ghee
- 1 tsp mustard
- pinch hing
- 2 dried red chilli
- few curry leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE MYSORE RASAM POWDER:
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Firstly, in a pan heat 1 tsp oil. add ¼ cup coriander seeds, ¼ cup chana dal, 1 tbsp cumin, 2 tbsp pepper, 10 dried red chilli powder and a few curry leaves.
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Roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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Add ½ cup desiccated coconut and roast until the coconut turns golden brown.
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Cool completely, and grind to a fine powder. Mysore rasam powder is ready.
HOW TO MAKE MYSORE RASAM RECIPE:
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In a large vessel, take 2 tomatoes, 1 cup tamarind extract, ½ tsp turmeric, 3 chilli, a few curry leaves, 1 tsp jaggery and ¾ tbsp salt.
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Boil for 10 minutes or until the tomatoes turn mushy.
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Mash the tomato slightly.
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Now add 4 cup water and 1 cup toor dal. adjust the consistency as required.
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Further, add 1½ tbsp Mysore rasam powder and mix well. adjust the spiciness according to your preferences.
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Get the rasam to a boil and simmer for 1 minute for the flavour to absorb.
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Now prepare the tempering, by heating 2 tsp ghee. add 1 tsp mustard, pinch hing, 2 dried red chilli, few curry leaves.
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Splutter the tempering and pour over the rasam.
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Further, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
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Finally, enjoy Mysore rasam recipe with hot steamed rice.