drumstick rasam recipe with step by step photos. one more variation of making rasam with veggies. this is a tangy version of rasam made with drumsticks.

i often use drumsticks in the meals i make at home. i add these healthy veggie in dal, sambar, avial or make rasam from them. also i make drumstick sabzi or stir fries. two more drumstick recipes on the blog are:

• drumstick masala
• drumstick curry recipe.

in case you are wondering what are drumsticks, you can see them in the first pic. the tender long green pods of moringa oleifera.

rasam is a soup like appetizer or drink made in south india. more about rasam on this tamarind rasam post.

this drumstick rasam has a base of tomato with tamarind. you can also make the rasam with tamarind only. rasam powder is added in this one. in the absence of rasam powder, this is a no onion and no garlic rasam recipe too.

the drumstick rasam is tangy and slightly sweet due to the addition of jaggery warmed with spices and the flavor of drumsticks. i had made this rasam to go along with some medu vada and rice. you can just have the rasam plain too.

if you are looking for more rasam recipes then do check:

1. pepper cumin rasam
2. tomato rasam
3. rasam recipe without rasam powder
4. pepper rasam
5. garlic rasam

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drumstick rasam recipe

drumstick rasam recipe - a tangy version of rasam made with drumsticks.

course main course

cuisine south indian

prep time 30 minutes

cook time 20 minutes

total time 50 minutes

servings 3 -4

author dassana

ingredients (1 cup = 250 ml)

main ingredients for drumstick rasam:

• 2 drumsticks, rinsed, peeled and chopped into 1.5 to 2 inch long pieces
• 2 medium sized ripe tomatoes - pureed, approx 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon seedless tamarind, soaked in ½ cup water for 30 minutes
• 1.5 to 2 cups water - adjust as required
• 2 to 3 teaspoon rasam powder
• 1 or 2 teaspoon jaggery or as required
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• ¼ or ½ teaspoon red chili powder (lal mirch powder)
• ¼ cup coriander leaves, chopped (dhania patta)

for tempering drumstick rasam:

• 1 teaspoon mustard (rai)
• 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera)
• 1 teaspoon urad dal, optional
• ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 2 dry red chilies, whole or halved and deseeded
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 1 sprig curry leaves (kadi patta)
• 1 to 1.5 tablespoon oil

how to make drumstick rasam recipe

1. add the tomato puree, drumsticks, turmeric powder, red chili powder, 2 cups water in a pot or pan.
2. bring to a boil and simmer till the drumsticks are cooked, uncovered.
3. squeeze the tamarind pulp straight into the bowl of water.
4. add the tamarind pulp, rasam powder, jaggery and salt. stir well.
5. simmer for 5-6 minutes more or till the raw aroma of the tamarind goes away.
6. in a small pan, heat oil. add the mustard and urad dal first.
7. let the mustard seeds pop first and at the same time the urad dal would also start getting browned.
8. now add the cumin and fry for a few seconds.
9. add the dry red chilies, curry leaves, asafoetida and fry for some seconds.
10. pour the tempering mixture in the the rasam. stir and mix in the coriander leaves.
11. serve the drumstick rasam hot with rice or as an accompaniment with sambar.

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how to make drumstick rasam

1. soak 1 tablespoon seedless tamarind in ½ cup water for 30 minutes.

2. rinse 2 drumsticks. then peel and chop them lengthwise into 1.5 to 2 inch long pieces.

3. measure and keep all the ingredients ready for the rasam.

4. chop 2 medium sized tomatoes into the blender.

5. blend till its pureed.

6. add the tomato puree to a pot or pan.

7. next add 2 whole drumsticks which are chopped lengthwise.

8. add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder and ¼ to ½ teaspoon red chili powder.

9. now add 2 cups water in a pot or pan or as required.

10. bring to a boil and simmer till the drumsticks are cooked, uncovered.

11. squeeze the tamarind pulp straight into the bowl of water.

12. add the tamarind pulp.

13. also add 2 to 3 teaspoons rasam powder and 1 to 2 teaspoon grated jaggery.

14. add salt as required.

15. stir well.

16. simmer for 5-6 minutes more or till the raw aroma of the tamarind goes away.

making tempering for drumstick rasam

17. meanwhile measure and keep all the spices ready for the tempering of drumstick rasam.

18. in a small pan, heat 1 to 1.5 tablespoon oil. add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon urad dal first. let the mustard seeds pop first and at the same time the urad dal would also start getting browned.

19. now add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds.

20. add 2 dry red chilies, ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1 sprig of curry leaves, 1 pinch of asafoetida (hing) and fry for some seconds.

21. pour the tempering mixture in the drumstick rasam.

22. stir and add ¼ cup coriander leaves. mix one last time.

serve the drumstick rasam hot with rice or as an accompaniment with sambar.

dassana

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i am passionate about cooking from childhood and learnt cooking from my elders. having a home science degree greatly enhanced my cooking & baking skills and took it to a different level which i now share as foolproof recipes. i was trained both in mainstream indian as well as international cuisines.