Dal Rasam Recipe | Homemade South Indian Rasam Using Rasam Powder | TipyTops

Authentic South Indian Classic Flavorful Dal Rasam – Light, Healthy & Comforting 💛🍲🌿

Dal Rasam is one of the most popular, healthy, and traditional South Indian dishes, loved for its comforting warmth and soothing flavors. Made with tamarind, tur dal, garlic, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, this rasam is light on the stomach yet full of taste 😍.

Ingredients

  • Tamarind – small lemon size

  • Boiled tur dal – ½ cup

  • Oil – 1 tbsp

  • Mustard seeds (Rai) – ½ tsp

  • Cumin seeds (Jeera) – ½ tsp

  • Hing (Asafoetida) – 1 tsp

  • Curry leaves – 1 bunch

  • Tomato – 2 (chopped)

  • Green chilli – 1

  • Crushed garlic – 5 to 8 cloves

  • Salt – as per taste

  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

  • Rasam powder – 1 tbsp

  • Jaggery – 1 tsp

  • Coriander leaves – ½ cup (chopped)

Preparation Method 👩‍🍳
Preparing the Tamarind

"Yaan Petra Inbam Peruga Ivvaiyagam"

(Let's the World get the same Bliss that I got from our lord)

Tirumular

This simple homemade Dal Rasam is easy to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for everyday meals. When served hot with steamed rice, it creates a wholesome and satisfying meal that brings pure comfort 🍚✨. It can also be enjoyed as a warm soup, especially on rainy or cool days.

In this recipe, let’s see how to make South Indian style Dal Rasam at home in a few easy steps.

Wash the tamarind and soak it in water and keep it aside.

Tempering and Cooking the Base

Heat a pan on medium flame.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil.

Once the oil is hot, add ½ tsp mustard seeds (rai) and allow them to splutter.

Add 1 tsp hing (asafoetida) and one bunch of curry leaves and sauté briefly.

Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for 2 minutes until they soften.

Add the crushed garlic, one green chilli, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) and mix well.

Adding Dal & Simmering

Add ½ cup of boiled tur dal along with some water.

Mix well, close the pan with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes.

Once the tomatoes are well cooked, gently mash them using a spatula.

Adding Spices & Tamarind

Add ½ tsp turmeric powder and the prepared tamarind pulp.

Pour in one glass of water.

Add salt to taste and 1 tbsp rasam powder, then mix well.

Note: Rasam powder can be homemade for better flavor and health benefits
(Healthy Rasam Powder at Home | Quick Use).

Final Touch

Add 1 tsp jaggery and chopped coriander leaves.

Allow the rasam to cook until it comes to a boil.

Once boiled, switch off the stove.

That’s it! Your aromatic and comforting Dal Rasam is ready ✨🍲❤️

Serving Suggestions 🍽️

Serve hot Dal Rasam with:

  • Steamed rice 🍚

  • A drizzle of ghee (optional)

  • Papad or vegetable stir-fry on the side

It can also be enjoyed as a warm, soothing soup 😋✨.

Final Note ❤️

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