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Pineapple Rasam-charu-Indian Soup

Updated: June 23, 2021 / Posted: July 31, 2013 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

Recipe

Pineapple Rasam: 'Rasam' plays a phenomenal part in South Indian meal. Rasam literally means the 'extracted juice'. Ideally, Rasam will be prepared with tamarind extract, the important identity of Rasam is, it has to be tangier with a hint of pepper, garlic, and cumin.

Generally, a South Indian meal starts with 'Sambar'-a soup prepared with lentils and vegetables, then this 'Rasam' and followed by Curd/Yogurt along with steamed rice.

Pineapple Rasam-charu-Indian Soup

Our family always has 'Rasam' for our lunch almost every day. Rasam steamed rice with any nonvegetarian gravy is the best combo for a lip-smacking lunch.

Summer brings all vibrant fruits, into our home. So before the summer ends, wish to try out all these seasonal fruits and veggie recipes.

It is better to always stick with fresh pineapples for the Pineapple rasam recipe, and canned pineapples are big No-Nos. Adding chopped pineapple will not bring out all the flavors of pineapple, so we divide pineapple into two portions.

Half portion ensures its flavors and the other portion takes responsibility for its crunchy texture.

For this recipe, pineapples and tomatoes will bring out all tanginess to the Rasam. Determining the quantity of pineapple and tomato also depends on the sourness of pineapple and tomato. So adjust them accordingly.

This rasam is best to be paired up Beans Poriyal, Beetroot Stirfry.

Pineapple Rasam-charu-Indian Soup

How to make pineapple Rasam

Pineapple Rasam, steps and procedures

1. Wash and prep all the ingredients and divide pineapple into two equal portions.

Pineapple Rasam, steps and procedures

2. With the mixer, grind a portion of chopped pineapple and extract its juice with the help of the strainer.

Pineapple Rasam, steps and procedures

3. In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups of water, cooked and mashed toor dal, chopped tomatoes, curry leaves, coriander leaves, extracted pineapple juice, chopped pineapple chunks, rasam powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste.

Pineapple Rasam, steps and procedures

4. For seasoning, heat the pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil, add mustard, cumin, and asafoetida, wait till mustard gets splutter. Add this to the rasam mixer.

5. Bring Pineapple rasam mixer over the stove on high flame. When the bubble starts appearing in the middle, it is time to switch off the stove. Rasam should neither boil nor undercooked. So please keep an eye, and wait for the ingredients to start floating on the top.

Pineapple Rasam-charu-Indian Soup

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Pineapple Rasam-charu-Indian Soup

Pineapple Rasam

Pineapple Rasam: 'Rasam' plays a phenomenal part in South Indian meal. Rasam literally means the 'extracted juice'.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 133kcal

Ingredients

For pineapple extract

  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 cup water

The making

  • ½ cup toor dal / split pigeon pea-cooked
  • 1 cup pineapple chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon rasam powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves /cilantro
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt or as required

For the seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon asafoetida
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

Making pineapple extract

  • To the blender jar, add the pineapple chunks. Pulse it until pineapple becomes smooth.
  • Place a strainer over a bowl, and pour the ground pineapple, and extract its juice. Discard the residue. Set aside the pineapple juice.

The making

  • In a mixing bowl, add water, cooked toor dal, chopped tomatoes, curry leaves, coriander leaves, extracted pineapple juice, chopped pineapple chunks, rasam powder, turmeric powder, cilantro, curry leaves, water, and salt.
  • And set aside.

The seasoning

  • Over medium heat, place a pan, add vegetable oil, black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida.
  • Wait till mustard seeds get splutter. Then add this to the rasam mixer.

The cooking

  • Allow them to heat till it becomes frothy(the rasam should neither boiled nor undercooked. So please keep an eye, and wait for the ingredients to start floating on the top).
  • Switch off the heat immediately, and serve hot with rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Pineapple Rasam
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Serving Suggestions:
Serve as a soup before the meals. Or as stew along with rice.

Tips and Variations for Pineapple Rasam:
This same recipe can be used without adding pineapple also.

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Comments

  1. Priya Anandakumar

    July 31, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Lovely Suja, I love pineapple rasam... of all I love the little pot of yours. I have really fallen in love with it... so cute...

    Reply
  2. Divya Pramil

    July 31, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Love;y click.. The rasam with non-veg combo is always a hit at our home to, I just love the combo.. Pineapple rasam looks super good 🙂

    Reply
  3. CookingJar HappyAccidents

    July 31, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Thanks for the lovely introduction into the place of sambar and rasam in a meal. I was always used to rasam as an appetizer but never had been exposed to sambar before. Learning is always fun! And pineapple rasam sounds delish!

    Reply
  4. DivyaGCP

    July 31, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Such a flavorful rasam.. Looks so appetizing.. By the way, love the rasam container.. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Wer SAHM

    August 01, 2013 at 5:01 am

    hhhmmm very flavorful and tasty rasam... rasam is my all time favourite....

    Reply

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