--- title: "Drumstick Rasam Recipe - Easy Andhra-Style Rasam with Drumsticks" url: https://www.cookingandme.com/drumstick-rasam-drumstick-rasam-recipe/ date: 2013-08-27 modified: 2015-11-23 lang: en author: "nags" description: "Drumstick rasam is a beautiful thing, really. I have used freshly ground rasam powder to make it and very little else to keep the flavour solely focused on the drumsticks...." categories: - "Andhra Recipes" - "Rasam Recipes" - "Uncategorized" image: https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603052801_e60a9cea25_z.jpg word_count: 651 --- # Drumstick Rasam Recipe - Easy Andhra-Style Rasam with Drumsticks **Drumstick rasam** is a beautiful thing, really. I have used freshly ground rasam powder to make it and very little else to keep the flavour solely focused on the drumsticks. The base of the recipe is an Andhra-style rasam the recipe of which came from a friend's mom. There's a reason why I am posting the recipe for **drumstick rasam **today. I am going to terribly miss fresh drumsticks in my life because I just moved to Sydney. Yep, that's right. After 5 years and a few months of living in Sunny Singapore, TH and I took the plunge and took up this opportunity to relocate down under. We are very very excited and thrilled about it, especially about the 4 distinct seasons we will get to enjoy. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603052801_e60a9cea25_z1.jpg) I have visited Sydney before and loved it each time which is one of the main reasons why we decided to just move. TH came along with me last time I was here on work and he really liked it too. We are both looking forward to exploring the city, finding a nice place to live, enjoying the amazing fresh food scene and outdoor activities here, and most of all, staying in one place for a few years now (an international relocation does take the wind out of you!). ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603043105_e5e17371f7_z.jpg) Back to this gorgeous** drumstick rasam** I made during one of my last weeks in Singapore. I haven't cooked properly in many weeks now and towards the beginning of trying to clear off my fridge, I was especially desperate to use up all the coconut I had stashed away in the freezer. If you notice the picture above, all recipes in it use coconut ;) ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606294530_18a0d89dae_z.jpg) I have quite a few easy rasam recipes in here but my all-time favourites now include this drumstick rasam, **[pepper rasam](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/05/pepper-rasam-milagu-rasam-recipe.html)**, **[tomato rasam](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/05/-tomato-rasam-thakkali-rasam-recipe.html)**, and **[Mysore rasam](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/08/mysore-rasam-mysore-rasam-recipe.html)**. I paired the drumstick rasam with rice, [keerai poriyal](https://www.cookingandme.com/2010/08/cheera-thoran-stir-fried-spinach-recipe.html), and [mint peanut chutney](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/09/peanut-mint-chutney-peanut-chutney.html). ## DRUMSTICK RASAM RECIPE Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes **INGREDIENTS:** - 1 lime-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in 1 cup warm water - 1 drumstick, cut into 3" pieces - A few curry leaves - 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder - A fat pinch of powdered jaggery or brown sugar ***For roasting and grinding:*** - 1 tsp of oil - 1 tbsp of chana dal - 1/2 tsp of jeera or cumin seeds - 1 tbsp of coriander powder (or 2 tsp coriander seeds) - 1/4 tsp of hing or asafoetida - 1/2 tsp of whole black pepper - 1-2 of dry ed chillies - 1/4 cup of grated coconut (optional) ***For tempering:*** - 1 tsp of ghee or oil - 1/2 tsp of black mustard seeds - A few curry leaves - 1-2 red chillies (optional - adapt according to spice levels preferred) **INSTRUCTIONS:** 1. Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan and add chana dal, jeera, red chillies and pepper. Roast for a minute until fragrant. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606299396_78846bc889_m.jpg) 2. Add the coriander powder and some hing next. Roast for a few seconds. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-2](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606299590_b0e0136153_m.jpg) 3. Add the coconut (if using) ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-3](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603065071_cb8aa07120_m.jpg) And roast until it just starts to brown. Do not over-roast it or the flavour of the rasam will change. Set aside to cool. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-4](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603065063_2f54a92336_m.jpg) 4. Extract the juice from the tamarind and add 2 cups of water to it. Throw in the chopped drumstick pieces, turmeric, and some salt. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-5](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603065019_d34db58471_m.jpg) 5. Bring this mixture to a boil. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-7](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606299502_0d6f77057a_m.jpg) 6. Meanwhile, grind the roasted spices with some water to a coarse paste. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-6](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603064987_fff1215051_m.jpg) 7. Once the tamarind water has reduced to about half its original quantity, add the ground spice paste to it. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-8](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606299546_3ba5d5666b_m.jpg) 8. Bring to a boil again, add the jaggery and more salt if needed. Remove from fire and set aside. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-9](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606299482_5c0cb1fd51_m.jpg) 9. Heat the ghee or oil for tempering and add the rest of the ingredients. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-10](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606299450_1bcbd54b70_m.jpg) When the mustard pops, dunk the entire contents into the rasam. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-11](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9603064919_a8ee921234_m.jpg) Set aside for about 30 mins to an hour for the flavours to mingle before serving. ![drumstick rasam recipe-easy indian rasam recipes-12](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9606299428_bc356bc0fc_m.jpg) Hot and delicious drumstick rasam is now ready!