Rasam is an integral part of South Indian meals. This is a very simple rasam prepared with tomatoes, whole black pepper and cumin seeds. It does not require tamarind. When I feel lazy to cook, I mostly prepare this instant tomato rasam and a simple vegetable stir fry to go along with it. This rasam can also be had as a soup. It is not only tasty but also soothing when suffering from cold or fever.
Easy-Quick-Instant South Indian Rasam- (avasara rasam)
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Rasam-Soup Recipes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Rasam-Soup Recipes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Ripe tomatoes -2-3
Whole black pepper – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds/jeera – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – few
For the seasoning
Ghee – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Curry leaves – few
For garnishing
Coriander leaves – finely chopped
Preparation
Dry grind pepper and jeera coarsely and keep it aside.This is the rasam powder for this recipe.
Method
Boil tomatoes in water for 3-4 minutes (just enough water to cover the tomatoes). Switch off the flame and keep it closed for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the skin and mash the tomatoes well.
Add the ground rasam powder, few curry leaves, salt needed and let it boil for about 5 minutes.
Then add 1 1/2 cup of water and switch off the flame once froth starts forming at the top.(see pic)
Heat a tsp of ghee, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add curry leaves and pour it over the rasam.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
Note
You can powder equal quantities of black pepper and jeera/cumin seeds in advance and store it in an airtight container. Use 1 tbsp (flat) of that powder to prepare this rasam.
You can add 2-3 crushed garlic for more flavor along with the rasam powder if preferred.
Tips for preparing a good rasam (for beginners)
Always boil rasam on low flame.
Switch off, once rasam becomes frothy at the top. Do not boil after that as it will not taste good.
Adding curry leaves and coriander leaves makes it more flavorful.
Do not avoid seasoning.
Find a long list of South Indian Rasam Recipes
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It looks perfect, very tasty!
a time saver..
Comfort food,yummy rasam
Nice..
You prepared a healthy dish in a jiffy, nice rasam.
Looks good. I'll try it.
Comfort food dear… Nice one
slurp..slurp..looks lip smacking & spicy & tangy!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Never thought you can make rasam without tamarind..interesting!
comfort food!
Rasam my alltime favorite..easy to prepare..thanks for sharing
One of my favourite food,comforting definitely.
Lovedd the tomato mannn
looks absolutely fabulous..:)
Yummy and tempting rasam…Presentation is wonderful…
Thank you so much for this recipe. It was detailed, easy n the end result seeems yummmmm even for a kitchen-disaster like me. Thank u 🙂
I tried this instant rasam recipe and can hardly believe how easy and tasty it is! My husband loves it. This is a great addition to my rasam repertoire (rasam is my most favorite dish).
Thank you Padhu, I have cooked many items from your site. It is the best!
vry tasty
Padhu
I made this instant Rasam and surpised my Tamil daughter-in-law. Great, easy stuff. Thanks
thankuuuu
It is such a delight to go through your blog, so organized and welcoming it is :).
Your blog is my go to guide every evening while cooking… :)..
Keep the recipes coming..
🙂
wanderful……………..
Hi Psdhu,
You really have made my life easy with all the simple cooking. I made it and it was too good. You are a life saver. I keeping searching for your recipes as it is very easy to make and tasty too.
Hi Padhu,
enjoyed the rasam with my friends . ( first time doing rasam )
Hi Padhu
The dishes are awesome and simple to make… Being a newbie to cooking,it helps me a lot..
thanks
Shilpa
Thanq.. For sharing it…
hi ..made the above recipient for 6 Ppl .it was very easy to prepare n tasty too..thank you.. !
I made this just now for lunch. It was incredibly quick to prepare, and tastes so comforting and yummy! Thank you, Padhu!
Made it today.. very yummy. My rasam go to recipe is sorted.thanks
That's really simple – isn't asafoetida a must for rasam?
Not necessary but if you want to add, you can add.
I tried this rasam today and it was great!! A recipe to bookmark 🙂
Simple , easy to make and very tasty rasam. Thanks for the recipe.
So simple yet so brilliant.
Where did you buy that pot. Looks flame friendly