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drumstick rasam recipe

Drumstick rasam with olive and tamarind bread stick.

Drumstick Rasam is a sour fragrant and refreshing broth which is very popular in India. It is usually served on Sadhya.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian, kerala cuisine
Keyword: Drumstick rasam
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Sumith Babu
Cost: £ 5

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

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 144mg | Vitamin E: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg