Kerala-Style Rasam Recipe To Pair With Steamed Rice

By Krati Purwar

February 22, 2025

Kerala-style rasam is a tangy preparation that pairs with rice and transforms a simple meal into a comforting delight. Day or night, you can relish the deadly combination that promises food coma and satisfied taste buds. Try this recipe.

Ingredients

1/2 tsp mustard seeds, turmeric 1/2 tbsp melted ghee 1 tsp pepper 3 cups water 5-6 curry leaves salt to taste 1 tsp coriander, red chilli 3 crushed garlic 2 tbsp chopped coriander 2 tsp tamarind paste 2 tomatoes 1/4 tsp hing 1 tsp cumin seeds

Step 1

Heat ghee in a pan and saute cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing.

Step 2

Add crushed garlic and chopped tomatoes. Season the blend with salt and mix.

Step 3

Once tomatoes are mushy, add powdered spices.

Step 4

As soon as the blend releases oil, add water and tamarind paste.

Step 5

Add more water and coriander leaves once the blend comes to a boil.

Step 6

After one more boil, turn off the flame and serve with rice.