Lemon Rasam Recipe
Spicy and tangy south indian rasam made with lemon and coriander.
Servings Prep Time
4people 15min
Cook Time
15min
Servings Prep Time
4people 15min
Cook Time
15min
Instructions
  1. rinse and then add 1/4 cup tuvar dal or pigeon pea lentils in a pressure cooker along with a pinch of turmeric powder.
  2. add 3/4 to 1 cup water and pressure cook for 8 to 9 whistles or till the dal has softened and cooked really well.
  3. when the pressure settles down on its own, check the dal and mash with a spoon or wired whisk. keep the dal aside.
  4. in a small grinder or chutney grinder, take 1/3 cup chopped coriander, 2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 or 2 green chilies (chopped), 1/2 inch ginger (roughly chopped) and 4 to 5 garlic cloves (roughly chopped).
  5. without adding water grind to a coarse paste. keep aside.
  6. in a pan or pot, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil or any oil and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds. saute till the mustard seeds start crackling.
  7. then add 12 to 15 curry leaves and 1 to 2 dry red chilies. saute till the red chilies change their color and darken a bit. don’t burn them.
  8. now add the ground coarse paste along with a pinch of asafoetida/hing and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. stir very well.
  9. add the cooked dal and add 1 to 1.5 cups water. stir well.
  10. season with salt and again stir.
  11. on a low to medium flame simmer the rasam for 5 to 6 minutes.
  12. switch off the flame. wait for 1 minute and then add 2.5 to 3 tbsp lemon juice. you can add more or less as required and as per your taste. instead of lemon you can also add lime juice.