Follow these steps for perfect results
Lemon juice
Turmeric powder
Mustard seeds
Cumin powder
Coriander Powder
Salt
Water
Mango
Raw
Cumin seeds
Green Chillies
slit
Black pepper powder
freshly ground
Arhar dal
cooked
Tomato
diced
Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
Asafoetida
Ghee
Jaggery
Ginger
finely chopped
Curry leaves
Wash the mango, cut the stem, and place the entire mango in a pressure cooker with 1/2 cup of water.
Close the cooker and pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
When the pressure releases and the mango has cooled, squeeze out the pulp and discard the stone and peels.
Add the mango pulp to a mixer grinder with 1/2 cup of water and blend into a smooth puree.
Set aside the mango puree.
Cook the toor dal in 1 cup of water for 5 to 6 whistles and allow the pressure to release naturally.
Once the pressure releases, mash the toor dal until smooth and set aside.
Heat ghee in a saucepan.
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot ghee. Allow them to crackle.
Once the seeds have crackled, add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger. Sauté for a few seconds.
Add the mango pulp, tomato, lemon juice, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, jaggery, cooked dal, and salt to the saucepan. Mix well.
Add about 2 cups of water to adjust the consistency of the rasam.
Bring the Mango Rasam to a brisk boil for about 10 minutes, until froth appears around the edges. Turn off the heat.
Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Transfer the Mango Rasam into a serving bowl and serve hot.
Serve Mango Rasam with steamed rice, beetroot poriyal, and elai vadam for a weekday meal.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of jaggery to control the sweetness of the rasam.
For a spicier rasam, add more green chilies or black pepper powder.
Use fresh, ripe mangoes for the best flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a small dollop of ghee.
Serve hot with rice.
Serve as an appetizer.
The acidity complements the tanginess of the rasam.
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