Ulavacharu Rasam

A richly spiced South Indian soup made with horsegram (ulavalu), tamarind, and a signature rasam tempering. Nourishing, earthy, and perfect with rice or as a warm drink.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Soaking Time 6

Total Time 7 40

Servings servings

Calories 34 kcal

1 g

2 g

1 g

6 g

Ingredients

For Powder Mix:

2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoon coriander seeds
5-8 curry leaves
2 garlic
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt

For Tempering:

1 teaspoon ghee
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 dried red chili broken
½ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
2 garlic cloves
5-6 curry leaves

For Rasam:

3 cups boiled horsegram water (ulavalu) pressure cooked horegram water
2 tablespoon tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon jaggery optional
½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

Make Horsegram Broth:

If you haven't already pre-made horegram broth, cook horsegram in a pressure cooker and keep the water aside. Cook 1 cup of soaked horsegram with 3 cups of water.

Make Powder:

Blend all of these ingredients and keep the powder aside: 2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 teaspoon coriander seeds, 5-8 curry leaves, 2 garlic, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Prepare Tempering:

In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon ghee. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
Add 2 garlic cloves, 1 dried red chili, ½ teaspoon hing (asafoetida), and 5-6 curry leaves. Fry until garlic is golden brown.

Make the Rasam:

Pour 3 cups boiled horsegram water (ulavalu), 2 tablespoon tamarind pulp, 1 teaspoon jaggery and ½ teaspoon salt.
Bring to a simmer for 10–15 minutes.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Ulavacharu Rasam

Serving Size

Amount per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Protein

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Fat

Sodium

439

Potassium

106

Vitamin D

µg

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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