Strawberry Rasam

Thanks to all who responded to my question on Intsa page about this recipe that this is a rasam. But the unique part of this rasam is that it's not the regular tomato rasam. Strawberry in rasam may sound intriguing, but believe me, it's a very flavourful and tasty rasam. Strawberries are in season and if you are tired of trying out the same recipes with strawberries then give this one a try. This rasam is a quick and delicious one. I have used basic spice powders instead of rasam powder, but you can always use rasam powder. The steps are quite simple for anyone to follow. Check this out !!

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Preparation time ~ 20 minutes

Cooking time ~ 15 minutes

Author ~ Julie 

Serves ~ 4-5

Ingredients

strawberry 1 pkt (200 g)

ginger 1/2" piece

garlic cloves 5-6

cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

whole pepper corns 1 tsp

turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

coriander powder 1 tbsp

chilly powder 1 tsp

asafoetida (kayam podi) 1/4 tsp

tamarind extract 1/8 cup

water 2 cups

coriander leaves 2 tbsp

salt to taste

coconut oil 2 tsp

for tempering 

red dry chilli 2 broken

curry leaves 2 sprigs

mustard seeds 1 tsp

coconut oil 2 tbsp

Method

• Wash the strawberries by adding 2 tbsp vinegar and 1 tsp baking soda to a bowl of water. Leave soaked for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. Hull & cut the strawberries in halves.
• Crush the ginger, garlic, cumin seeds and whole pepper corns in a mortar.
• Add 2 tsp oil in an earthen pot and sauté the crushed mix for a minute till the raw smell disappears.
• To this, add the cut strawberries. Sauté for 3–5 minutes till the strawberries are cooked and is easily mashed. Mash a few of the strawberries after adding salt and then add the spice powders on low flame.
• Finally, add the tamarind extract and add 2 cups of water. Adjust salt and bring to a boil. Add chopped coriander leaves, cover & cook for 3–5 minutes (Don't overboil the mix for long).
• In another pan, add the oil. When hot, add the mustard seeds followed by red dry chillies and curry leaves. Pour over the rasam, mix and enjoy with steamed rice.

NOTES

*Instead of strawberries, you can use tomato.

*You can use 2 tbsp rasam powder instead of the spice powders.