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Paruppu Rasam-Rasam with Dal or Lentils-Paruppu Rasam Recipe

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Usually, rasam is made with some paruppu or dal added to it at the end. However, paruppu rasam is a bit different because of the simplicity and the spices uses. I feel that lunch is incomplete with some ‘ozhichu koottan’ (gravy, for lack of a better word) to go with it. The most common ones I make are sambhar, rasam and dal. It was gettng quite boring so this weekend, I decided to mix-n-match and make parippu rasam. I made the consistency slightly thicker than normal, the way I like it.

You may also wish to check out this Mysore rasam recipe, my super quick tomato rasam, cumin rasam for a slightly sick day, and a good spinach kootu to serve with whatever rasam recipe you choose to make.

PARUPPU RASAM RECIPE

Ingredients:
Toor dal/tuvar dal – 1/4 cup
Tamarind paste – 2 tbsp
Rasam Powder – 2 tsp
Red chillies – 4
Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
Crushed garlic – 8 cloves
Water – 1 1/2 cups

Instructions:

1. Pressure cook the dal well with turmeric. Once done, mash it well and keep aside.

2. In a little oil, cackle the mustard seeds, add the red chillies and garlic and fry for a minute. Then add the rasam powder and fry for another minute.

3. Mix the dal and add the tamarind paste with the water. Adjust the water at this stage to have the consistency you desire.

4. Bring water to boil, add required salt and remove from fire.

5. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

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  3. Rasa Malaysia

    In Malaysia we can get any kinds of Indian foods so there was no motivation to learn how to cook, now I regret because I only know how to cook a few Indian dishes. 🙁

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  12. Gaurav

    Hey…The rasam looks great …I’m sure it tasted great too ….Rasam with some steamed rice …do you need anything more:-)
    Happy Diwali and enjoy your vacations

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  19. Kribha

    I was not a big fan of rasam in my childhood. But now I love it so much. Yours look so good and comforting.
    Enjoy your vacation and have a fantastic Diwali.

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  21. Shweta

    I get that! I also need atleast one meal to contain something with gravy (ha ha! thats the only description I could think of too :)) – soups, daals, beans or even soft khichdis work 🙂 Have a nice break! Happy Diwali to you.

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  24. musical

    I think i’ll make it for dinner tonight! Gravies are a must, aren’t they :). and you have a wonderful time for your vacation :). Happy Diwali, dear :).

    cheers,
    musical.

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  25. Asha

    YUM!! I could use some today. Kids are home, hauling them to all the appointments! That means no lunch , got to got the McDonald’s!!
    Ebjoy the break Nags!:)

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