This afternoon,I was lazily browsing through FB on my mobile when it threw up a memory from 2016[ the picture of which is at the end of the post]. And that’s when I remembered that I had not posted the recipe of the rasam which was in that click 2 years back!!!
I felt so nostalgic when I saw the pic and was surprised how much I had cooked that day apart from the lunch spread!
This recipe is from Jeyashri’s Kitchen. I still remember how delicious is tasted with steamed rice and a dollop of ghee! That FB memory also reminded me that I have not made this in a long,long time!
This rasam is an Iyengar style dish and it does not use the regular rasam powder or the mandatory tamarind!
The recipe uses ground spices but does not taste like Jeeraga Milagu rasam either. Kalyana rasam recipe is a must try if you really love to have rasam with your everyday meal!
Here is how to prepare Iyengar style Kalyana rasam recipe:
I used:
Tomatoes-3, ripe
Toor dal-1/8 cup,cooked
Mustard seeds-1/2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida powder- a pinch
Turmeric powder- a large pinch
Curry leaves- a few
Coriander leaves- a few sprigs
Salt to taste
Ghee-1 teaspoon
For the spice mix :
Toor dal-1 tablespoon
Black peppercorns-1 teaspoon
Cumin-1/2 teaspoon
Red chilies-3 [adjust to taste]
Oil-1/2 teaspoon
- Roast the ingredients mentioned under spice mix with a little oil.Cool and grind to a fine paste adding a little water.
- Puree 2 tomatoes and chop the other tomato and keep aside.
- In a vessel take the tomato puree, ground paste, asafoetida, turmeric powder,salt and mix well.Bring the rasam to a boil.
- Mash and dilute the cooked toor dal with 1/2 cup of water and add to the rasam mix.
- Cook on low flame and when the rasam turns frothy, add the chopped tomato and switch off the heat. The tomatoes will get cooked in the remaining heat.
- Heat ghee in a small pan and add mustard and cumin seeds.
- When they splutter, add curry leaves and pour into the rasam
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.
I don’t think I have posted the other 2 recipes that are on this pic. Will dig them up and post them in the coming days….
Wow.. looks yummy.. I am a great rasam fan.. like to try out different varieties.
Rasam looks absolutely delectable. Would taste great with piping hot steamed rice :))
What a flavoursome rich rasam, just need a bowl of rice and some papads to enjoy this comforting food.
Rasam looks absolutely delicious. Your platter ( Final pic ) loos so yummy and tempting! Perfect feast !
I love any rasam with rice… this one looks so good too… very flavorful as with all rasams…
Bookmarking this PJ especially for making when Apeksha comes she loves them n can eat them night n day.
Such a flavourful rasam. Recently, I had rasam at a friend’s place and the process she told me is similar to the one you have mentioned here. Homemade rasam spice mix makes a lot of difference in the taste.
That is such a sinful spread of delicious dishes and the rasam is making me drool.
Comfortable rasam for all the time.. your Rasam looks clear and tempting.. This rasam reminds my childhood memories.
Kalyana Rasam looks so flavorful . I love to have it with steaming hot rice and ghee. Absolute bliss.Fab share Padmaja.
I am a big fan of Rasam.. love it anyday anytime. Love the varieties of it. Surely will try your version
What a flavourfull rasam you have prepared 😋😋, super delicious !!
Rasam looks perfect. It’s a soothing food for everyone. My family loves to drink instead of having it with other food.
Will try your powder. Thank you.
love rasam in any kind and form.. will try this out.
I just made this two days back ,Such a lovely recipe .. Can go for two or three servings..
I know this tastes heavenly with some papad or chips. I usually make this with some potato fry! Looks delicious.
I love rasam it is perfect to enjoy with hot steaming rice especially when you want a light healthy lunch. I used to visit your blog from many year ago, its great to reconnect again.
Love that feature of FB, brings memories back. I have not made rasam powder at home, I must make that first and one day I should try rasam.
The ideal way to live a long happy and cold free life for any south indian is Rasam. Elixir of life as I call it! haha.. Cures everything or rather we feel that it cures everything. Lipsmacking Rasam though I dont eat rasam sadam in the banana leaf as it spreads everywhere and runs around, I prefer eating all types of rasam at home where I can make all sorts of sounds sipping it gleefully from my plate / thaalam.
Lovely rasam, bookmarked to try it. We usually need rasam on daily basis.
My husband appreciates a good rasam and your recipe sounds like something we all would really enjoy. This will be great with some hot rice on a chilly day!!
I love rasam varieties and this one looks absolutely delicious… definitely going to try it
hahahha I feel after few years it must be difficult to remember what all posted and what else needs to be publish. Rasam looks mouthwatering.