Pineapple Rasam

Rasam is always a comfort food. Do you agree 😀? And Iam a big time rasam lover, you know it 😅.

So when you have cold or when u feel sick, a cup of hot rasam (whether drunk separately or mixed with hot rice and consumed) will always soothe you. In my house, rasam is a must item everyday.

Today's post is "Pineapple Rasam", a rasam with a fruity twist. It is very tangy and at the same time sweet. The fruit gives a great flavour to this authentic rasam. If you have never tried this, then this is definitely a must try.

Ingredients:

Tomato 1 big

Tamarind lemon sized

Pineapple slices 1 cup

Tur dal 1/2 cup

Rasam Powder 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Asafoetida a pinch

Coriander leaves / Curry leaves

To temper:

Mustard Seeds 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp

Ghee 1 tsp

Curry leaves few

Method:

1. Soak the tamarind in hot water for 15 minutes. Extract the tamarind pulp and keep it aside.

2. Pressure cook the dal for 4 whistles. Once cooked, mash it nicely.

3. Take half a cup of pineapple slices in a blender and puree them. Keep it aside.

4. Add the chopped tomatoes, tamarind extract, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt to a vessel and bring them to a boil.

5. Boil on a medium heat until the smell of tamarind goes away.

6. Add rasam powder, mix well.

7. Add the pineapple puree, pineapple cubes along with tur dal. Mix well.

8. Once the rasam becomes frothy, switch off the flame.

9. Heat a tbsp of ghee. To it add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves. Once they splutter, add it to the rasam.

10. Garnish with coriander and curry leaves.