24 Apr Lemon Rasam
Ready In
10-15 minutes
Tips
Supports immunity and comfort during cold weather, and is traditionally used to ease nasal congestion and seasonal discomfort. Refreshing, light, and easy to digest.
Serves
2-3 people
Lemon Rasam
Ingredients
Base:
- 500 ml water
- ½ cup boiled & mashed toor dal
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 1–2 slit green chilies
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp HKC Rasam Masala
- 1–2 tsp jaggery (optional, for balance)
Finishing:
- 3–4 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)
Garnish:
- Coriander leaves
- Curry leaves
Tempering:
- 1 tsp oil/ghee
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Pinch asafoetida
Preparation
Boil Base
Add water, mashed toor dal, tomatoes, green chilies, salt, jaggery, and HKC Rasam Masala → bring to a rolling boil.
Switch Off
Turn off heat once it boils well.
Finish
Add lemon juice and coriander leaves → mix gently.
Temper
Prepare mustard-cumin-asafoetida tempering and pour over rasam.
Serving Note
Serve hot as a light soup or with rice or idlis—comforting, soothing, and refreshing.
Ready In
17 minutes
Serves
3 people
Tips
Mint and coriander are optional. This dish tastes equally good without these