By Garima Johar
October 21, 2026
Rasam can make a simple dinner feel like home. For the times when you just want to eat something light and close to your motherâs kitchen, try this traditional Mysore rasam recipe and whip up a bowl in just 5 steps.
1/4 cup toor dal 2 tomatoes 1 small ball of tamarind paste 1 tsp rasam powder A few curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of turmeric powder Red chilli powder to taste Salt to taste Coriander leaves for garnish Oil for tempering
Pressure cook toor dal with a few curry leaves.
Heat oil, splutter mustard and cumin seeds. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and rasam powder. Sauté for a minute.
Add the cooked toor dal, tamarind paste, and water. Season with salt and let it simmer.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.