7/21/2011

Simple & Easy Rasam / Charu

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Ingredients :-



Tomato-1 no
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Green Chillies-2 nos
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Tamarind-small lemon size ( Soaked in water )
Coriander leaves stems -10 nos
Curry leaves strings few
Salt to taste
Jagery -small piece
Water -3 cups

Seasoning:

Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Coriander seeds-1/2 tsp
Red chilli-1 nos
Asafoetida / Hing-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-few


Method:-

Heat a deep bottomed pan.Add the water,soaked tamarind ,turmeric powder,pepper powder,chopped tomatoes,green chillies.jaggery,curry leaves strings,coriander leaves strings,salt to taste.Mix well and bring to boil.Boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
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When its boiling we will get nice aroma from it.
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Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and as they splutter, red chilli and curry leaves and stir fry for a few seconds.Add asafeotida and turn off heat.
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Add this to the charu and combine.Turn off heat and place lid.Garnish with coriander leaves.
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39 comments:

  1. This is the way I make...I simply love jaggery in rasam....

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  2. Delicious rasam...love it with white rice...yum..

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  3. Thanks a lot for sharing the step by step pics of the rasam preparation. Looks simply tasty and tangy.
    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  4. well explained rasam recipe. love it.

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  5. Rasam though so simple looks superb

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  6. My my your pics are so tempting ....I wish to have a bowl of it

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  7. delicious rasam I make similar without jaggery looks wonderful

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  8. I m in anyday for this delicious rasam

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  9. I wish to have that whole bowl in one gulp. Too good

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  10. Hi Divya so nice step wise clicks with simple recipe.. but rasam looks so refreshing and yummy my dear!!

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  11. all time comforting food.Love ur version

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  12. Wow would love to try this yummy recipe:-)
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  13. That's an appetizing bowl of soup...love to have it with some rice

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  14. Very beautifully explained with lovely step by step pictures. Rasam looks yummy and tempting. I can finish a big bowl of rasam as I am very fond of it.

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  15. rasam is my dads favt.........bt seeing this i remember my dad....lovely presentation.....

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  16. Delicious rasam,luks yumm...I need a cup:)

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  17. I jus love rasam..looks perfect..

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  18. very yummy ... like to have it as soup..
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  19. this is making me crave for rasam nnow

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  20. Comfort food,flavorful and delicious rasam..

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  21. lovely rasam....i can feel the aroma hear...:)

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  22. That is absolutely how my mom makes it, enjoyed your step by step pics :)

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  23. Simple, spicy, tangy & tongue tickling!!! I wanna grab this rasam & have it now!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  24. simple and lovely rasam, love to have with hot rice..

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  25. Hot and tangy rasam .. I love it.

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  26. Simply delicious! This is also my favorite....

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  27. Rasam is our family favorite and I'm always looks for simpler and tastier versions. Will sure try this!

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  28. Rasam looks perfect.. it is such a comfort food for us..

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  29. Delicious charu and also my favorite.

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  30. Lovely and aromatic Rasam...such a perfect comfort food with rice:)

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  31. would you believe i have never tried making rasam at home from scratch...always used the ready powder available.....would love to try this simple recipe a try...:)

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  32. I Prepared This RASAM.. It Was Very Nice!!!!! Thanks For Teaching This In A Simple Way!!!!!!

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  33. Hi Sekar krishnagiri,thanks for trying,glad to know u like it.

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