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Mixed Dal Rasam

Mixed dal rasam is a tangy and scrumptious dish made with tomatoes. Rasam powder uses 3 different dals and spices. Serve with rice and curry!!
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: andhra
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For Rasam Powder:

  • 1 tablespoon Toor dal
  • 1 tablespoon Chana dal
  • 1 tablespoon Moong dal
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Peppercorn
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Dry red chilies

For Rasam:

  • 2 teaspoons Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • ⅛ teaspoon Hing/ Asafetida
  • 2 Green chilies, slit
  • 8 ~ 10 Curry leaves
  • 2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1~2 cups Water
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons Tamarind paste, adjust as per taste preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • To taste Salt

Instructions

Make Rasam powder:

  • In a medium size pan on medium heat, add dals, coriander seeds, peppercorn, cumin seeds and dry red chilies. Dry roast until the dal turn golden and the spices are fragrant. Turn off the heat and let the spices cool. Then grind to fine powder.
    Use the rasam podi right away or store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Make Rasam:

  • Heat oil in a medium size saucepan. Add cumin and mustard seeds; once the seeds start to splutter, stir in hing. Add green chilies, curry leaves and tomatoes. Cook covered until tomatoes turn mushy, about 4~5 minutes.
    Add 1~2 cups of water to get to desired consistency. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in turmeric, tamarind paste, half of the rasam powder and salt. Return the mixture to a boil. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with rice.

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Notes

  • Though this mixed dal rasam recipe uses 3 different dals. You can make it with either 1 or 2. Make sure to use 3 tablespoons of dal in total.
  • You can make rasam 2~3 times with the rasam masala.
  • Double or triple the ingredients for the rasam powder and make a big batch. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months. This definitely makes rasam recipe very easy.
  • You can also sauté some onions along with tomatoes to make rasam.
  • Other veggies like drumstick or sweet potato can also be added.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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