Beetroot Garlic Lemon Rasam (Lahsuni Chakundar Rasam)
Description:
Beetroot Garlic Lemon Rasam is a delicious, nutritious, and warming dish perfect for winter. With a rich combination of beetroot, garlic, and spices, this rasam offers a variety of health benefits. Beetroot is packed with calcium, potassium, iron, and antioxidants, making it a healthy addition to your diet. Serve this rasam hot with your favorite side dishes for a comforting lunch.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 Beetroot (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cups Water
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 4 Dried Red Chilies
- 4 Garlic Cloves (with skin)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- A few Curry Leaves
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Dried Red Chili
- A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
- Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish)
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
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Start by washing, peeling, and chopping the beetroot. Place the chopped beetroot in a pressure cooker along with water (adjust according to your preference). Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles. Once done, turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
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In a blender, combine the following spices and ingredients: black pepper powder, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, dried red chilies, and garlic. Grind them into a fine paste.
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Heat oil in a pan. Add the ground spice paste, beetroot, and its cooking water to the pan. Let it cook on medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, allowing it to come to a gentle boil.
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Meanwhile, prepare the tempering. Heat ghee in a separate small pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chili, and curry leaves. Let them sizzle for 15 seconds.
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Pour the tempering into the rasam. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
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Serve this flavorful Beetroot Garlic Lemon Rasam with steamed rice, Chou Chou Thoran, and Kirei Sambar for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Enjoy your nutritious, warming rasam as part of a delightful South Indian lunch!
