24 Apr Drumstick Rasam
Ready In
15-20 minutes
Tips
Rich, nourishing rasam that supports strength, satiety, and everyday digestive wellness.
Serves
2-3 people
Drumstick Rasam
Ingredients
Base:
- 500 ml water
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ½–1 cup chopped drumstick pieces
- 3 tbsp tamarind pulp (or 8–10 g tamarind)
Dal Base (Essential):
- ½–1 cup cooked & mashed toor dal
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp HKC Rasam Masala
Sweet Balance (Optional):
- 30 g jaggery (or small lemon-sized piece)
Herbs:
- Coriander leaves
- Curry leaves
Tempering:
- 1 tsp oil/ghee
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Curry leaves
- Pinch asafoetida
Preparation
Cook the Base (Flexible Method)
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Cook the Base (Flexible Method):
Add water, tomatoes, drumstick pieces, tamarind, salt, HKC Rasam Masala, jaggery, and mashed toor dal into a pot or pressure cooker.
- Pressure Cooker Method: Cook for 1–2 whistles (or until tender).
- Open Pot Method: Bring to a boil and simmer until soft and flavors combine.
- Finish: Add mustard tempering → garnish with coriander leaves → cover and switch off heat.
Serving Note
Serve hot with rice or as a nourishing soup—comforting and complete.
HKC Tip – Drumstick Rasam
Rich, nourishing rasam that supports strength, satiety, and everyday digestive wellness.
Ready In
17 minutes
Serves
3 people
Tips
Mint and coriander are optional. This dish tastes equally good without these