How to make drumstick rasam
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Simple drumstick rasam
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Tomato rasam with drumsticks is a sour fragrant and refreshing broth that is very popular in India. It is usually served on Sadhya ( Erissery, Avial, Pachadi) a feast which is served in a banana leaf and relished best without the use of cutlery, accompanying over 30 vegetarian dishes.

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In modern restaurants, tomato drumstick rasam is served as a tangy, spiced soup. Its main ingredients are tamarind and tomatoes. Their flavours can vary from tomato, apple, mint, cumin, plum, lemon, pepper, drumstick, pineapple, ginger, beetroot and much more. Give a try this hotel style drumstick rasam. Let’s tantalize our taste buds!!

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Ingredients for drumstick Rasam Powder
- Cumin seeds- 2 1/2 teaspoons
- Coriander seeds – 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- Black peppercorns- 2 teaspoons
- Whole dry red chilli- 5
- Oil 1 teaspoon
- Split pigeon pea – 1/3 cup
- Asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Curry leaves- 2 sprigs

Method for drumstick tomato rasam recipe
- Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, black peppercorns and whole dry red chillies. Set aside to cool.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the dal till red. Set aside to cool. Grind the roasted ingredients with asafoetida, turmeric powder and curry leaves.
- Cool and store in containers.
Instructions to prepare this easy drumstick rasam recipe
Ingredients for rasam
- Tamarind – about a small lemon size
- Tomato – 2 not
- Drumsticks – 1 piece, cut into finger length sizes
- Garlic – 4-5 cloves (chopped)
- Oil, 2 teaspoons
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoons
- Dry red chillies – 2 nos (optional)
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Coriander powder – 2 teaspoons
- Chilli Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Asafoetida, a pinch
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro leaves, to garnish
Method for easy drumstick rasam
Time needed: 40 minutes
Preparation method
- step 1
Soak tamarind in a cup of warm water and extract the pulp
- step 2
Heat oil in a saucepan, add mustard seeds and when they crack, add the chopped garlic, curry leaves and red chillies fry for few minutes.
- step 3
Then add the chopped tomatoes, cook till it turns soft. Then add asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, pepper and cumin powder mix well, add some water (about 1/4 cup) and cook with drumsticks until drumsticks are tender.
- step 4
Now add the tamarind extract and required water to get the right consistency, salt to taste, mix well.
- step 5
Let it cook for few minutes on medium heat with two tablespoons of rasam powder.
- step 6
Take out the pulp from the drumsticks and add to rasam.
- step 7
Simple drumstick rasam is ready. Garnish with tamarind and olive breadstick and serve.

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Ingredients
Ingredients for rasam powder
- 2 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 5 whole dry red chilli
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/3 cup split pigeon pea
- 1/2 asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
Ingredients for preparing drumstick rasam
- tamarind (lemon sized)
- 2 nos tomato (roughly chopped)
- 1 drumsticks (cut into finger length sizes)
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 dry red chilli
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- a pinch asafoetida
- salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
Instructions
Method for making rasam powder
- Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, black peppercorns and whole dry red chillies. Set aside to cool.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the dal till red. Set aside to cool. Grind the roasted ingredients with asafoetida, turmeric powder and curry leaves.
- Cool and store in containers.
Method to prepare drumstick rasam
- Soak tamarind in a cup of warm water and extract the pulp.
- Heat oil in a sauce pan, add mustard seeds and when they crack, add the chopped garlic, curry leaves and red chillies fry for few minutes.
- Then add the chopped tomatoes, cook till it turns soft. Then add asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, pepper and cumin powder mix well, add some water (about 1/4 cup) and cook with drumsticks until drumsticks are tender.
- Now add the tamarind extract and required water to get the right consistency, salt to taste, mix well.
- Let it cook for few minutes in medium heat with two table spoon of rasam powder.
- Take out the pulp from the drumsticks and add to rasam.
- Garnish with tamarind and olive bread stick and serve.
Nutrition
Rasam is good for weight loss, rasam speed up the metabolism. It is loaded with antioxidants that prevent free radical activity. The tamarind contained in it is rich in antioxidants.
It tastes slightly tangy, mildly sweet & flavorful from the spices and condiments used. This is very easy to make and can be a soup or can go with the main course.
According to some other historical sources, the origin of rasam is in Madurai and it dates back to the 16th century when the land was ruled by the Saurashtra rulers. The traditional preparation of rasam is made with tamarind pulp and black pepper-widely used in Southern states of India Kerala and Tamilnadu.
Rasam is light and watery than the sambar. It is very flavourful and a spicy broth. Sambar basically made with toor dal toor dal and usually goes with the main courses.
Rasam is usually served with rice but can also be enjoyed as a broth. Rasam is a light South Indian soup made with spices and herbs. It helps in digestion.
Consumption of rasam is very healthy and you must add it to your diet. Rasam is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. This broth is rich in vitamin A, C, folic acid, niacin, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium.
Beautifully done, I have seen so many recipes using drumstick but have never tasted it. Your presentation is exquisite.
Suzanne those words from you means a lot to me. Thank you.
As always Sumith, beautiful presentation.
Thank you Milanka.
Sumith, Thank you for sharing the rasam powder recipe. I am a big fan of rassams and will try different versions for sure.
Your presentation is simply spectacular!
Thank a lot Sandhya for this encouraging words.
Humble rasam gets a royal presentation ?.. I always thinkhow to present rasam.. this is truly awesome
Thanks a lot Lathiya for this inspirational words. You are so kind.
Great Recipe! Fantastic presentation, as always!
Thank you Megala
Just beautiful. I hope you’re paid as a food stylist!
Thanks a lot Chef Mimi. No I am not. Just doing it in a passion.
This looks so exotic, Sumith. Wonderful.
Thanks a lot Robbie
Would love to try this combo… never thought drumstick rasam can be presented so beautifully
Thank you Shibani
Love all your unique presentations ?
Thanks a lot Freda
Exquisite presentation Sumith ? ❤ !
Thank you Radhika.
This sounds delicious. I’m not sure what drumstick is? Is there something else I could use?
Hi Danielle, my apologies for a late reply. Was on a holiday break. Drumsticks are long, thin, green pods commonly used in Indian cuisine. Usually available in all Indian grocery’s. Yes you can replace this with tomatoes, beetroots, pineapples etc..
Wow!!! It’s so pretty I would probably hesitate to eat it ?
Thank you Pandesal
Thanks a lot Pandesal.
fantastic Sumith! awesome recipe and great style of art in presenting it!!
Thanks a lot my friend.
Priya @asmallbite
Lovely presentation as usual….
Thanks a lot Priya. My apologies for a late reply. Was on a holiday break. I am not getting your posts in my reader nor able to acess your website from here.
I am sure the soup is delicious, but the presentation is just awesome – totally unexpected!
Hi Dolly, first of all my apologies for a late reply. Was on a holiday break. Thanks a lot for the compliment.
I hope your holiday break was enjoyable!
Had a great time. Thank you Dolly.
Glad to hear that!
This looks amazing, Sumith.
Thank you Robbie.
amazing!
Thank you Phil.
This is just great!
Thank you Rashmi.
What a great idea…test-tube!
Thank you Dianna