24 Apr Radish (Mooli) Rasam
Ready In
15-20 minutes
Tips
Supports digestion, helps reduce bloating, and gently aids natural internal cleansing.
Serves
2-3 people
Radish (Mooli) Rasam
Ingredients
Base:
- 500 ml water
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ½–1 cup radish (mooli), cut into round slices
- 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)
Add water, tomatoes, radish slices, 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 radish is soft).
Open Pot Method: Bring to a boil and simmer until radish is tender and flavors are well blended.
Finish
Add mustard tempering → garnish with coriander leaves → cover immediately.
Serving Note
Serve hot with rice or enjoy as a light, digestive soup—clean, comforting, and soothing.
Ready In
17 minutes
Serves
3 people
Tips
Mint and coriander are optional. This dish tastes equally good without these