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Pineapple Rasam Recipe

How to make pineapple rasam
Pineapple rasam is a special variation of South Indian favourite- rasam! The addition of juicy pineapple adds flavour and taste to the recipe.
- Total Cook Time 30 mins
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 15 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Easy

Ingredients of Pineapple Rasam
- 1/2 Cup Tuvar dal
- 1 Cup Coarsely chopped pineapple
- 1 large Coarsely chopped tomato
- 5-10 Curry Leaves
- 1 Tbsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 tsp Jeera
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 3-4 Garlic cloves
- Dried red chilly
- A pinch of asafoetida
- Salt as required
- Rasam powder (Optional)
How to Make Pineapple Rasam
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First add the tuvar dal, pinch of haldi and salt in a cooker and cook for 4-5 whistles. Once cooked, take it out mash it properly and let it sit.
2.
Coarsely grind jeera, black pepper, garlic and keep that aside.
3.
Make a fine puree out of 80% of the chopped pineapples, leave some for later.
4.
Coarsely grind tomatoes and keep it aside.
5.
Now in a pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
6.
Add red chilli, curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida.
7.
Now add grinded jeera, black pepper and garlic. Mix everything and cook for a min.
8.
Add the roughly grinded tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
9.
Now add the pineapple puree, mix everything well and add the mashed dal too.
10.
Add one and a half cup of water, bring it to a boil and then add the remaining pineapple cubes.
11.
Garnish with coriander, serve and enjoy this hot and tangy rasam.
Key Ingredients: Coarsely chopped pineapple , Coarsely chopped tomato , Curry Leaves, Mustard Seeds, Jeera , Black Pepper, Garlic cloves, Dried red chilly , A pinch of asafoetida , Salt as required, Rasam powder (Optional)
Recipe Notes
You can add the Rasam powder now but it is optional.