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Beettoottu rasam
  • Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories68.7 kcal
  • Carbs9.2 g (36.9 kcal)
  • Protein2.0 g (7.8 kcal)
  • Fats2.7 g (23.9 kcal)

Beettoottu rasam recipe

Beettoottu rasam/Beetroot rasam is a good source of beta carotene, lutein, and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin D. It helps in digestion and reduces inflammation.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 6 persons

Ingredients
Ghee clarified butter
1 Tea Spoon
Red gram dal
15 Grams
Tamarind pulp
50 Milliliter
Beet root
50 Grams
Coriander leaves
10 Grams
Curry leaves
10 Grams
Garlic big clove
10 Grams
Mint leaves
10 Grams
Asafoetida
0.25 Tea Spoon
Chillies red
5 Grams
Coriander seeds
5 Grams
Cumin seeds
5 Grams
Pepper, black
2.5 Grams
Turmeric powder
0.25 Tea Spoon
Coconut kernel fresh
15 Grams
Mustard seeds
1 Tea Spoon
Salt
0.5 Tea Spoon
Water
400 Milliliter
Instructions
1
Wash the beetroot
Boil chopped beetroot in 1 cup of water, drain and keep aside.
2
Grinding
Roast red gram dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper ,red chilli, curry leaves, grated coconut and grind it to fine paste.
3
Boiling
In a vessel add tamarind pulp with extra water, salt, mint leaves, asafoetida, turmeric powder to the tamarind extract and allow boiling till raw smell vanishes. Add the beetroot stock and ground powder to the rasam and allow boiling for 2 to 3 mins
4
Seasoning
In a non stick pan, heat ghee, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.To this add chopped garlic cloves,sautee till golden brown.Add this seasoning to the prepared rasam.
5
Garnish
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Label

Beettoottu rasam

  • Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories68.7 kcal
  • Carbs9.2 g
  • Fiber2.9 g
  • Sugar5.2 g
  • Protein2.0 g
  • Fat2.7 g
  • Saturated fat1.3 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat0.7 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.3 g
  • Cholesterol2.1 mg
  • Sodium174.7 mg

Glycemic Index

30 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientBeettoottu rasamMint rasamPudina rasamBlack pepper rasam
Calories68.7 kcal62.5 kcal69 kcal63.2 kcal
Carbs9.2 g9.7 g9.2 g9.7 g
Protein2 g1.8 g2 g1.9 g
Fat2.7 g1.8 g2.7 g1.9 g
Fiber2.9 g2.8 g3 g3 g
Sugar5.2 g4.7 g4.9 g5.3 g
Sodium174.7 mg25474.5 mg166.1 mg193.9 mg
Cholesterol2.1 mg2.1 mg2.1 mg2.4 mg

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