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Pressure cook tur dal for 4 to 5 whistles and keep aside. Add 2 cups of water to the ground tomato paste and allow boiling until raw smell vanishes.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories62.5 kcal
- Carbs9.7 g (38.9 kcal)
- Protein1.8 g (7.4 kcal)
- Fats1.8 g (16.2 kcal)
Mint rasam recipe
Mint rasam is a good source of dietary fiber, manganese, beta carotene, lutein and an excellent source of 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
Tomato ripe local
50 Grams
Tamarind pulp
50 Milliliter
Coriander leaves
10 Grams
Curry leaves
10 Grams
Garlic big clove
10 Grams
Ginger fresh
10 Grams
Mint leaves
10 Grams
Asafoetida
0.25 Tea Spoon
Chillies red
5 Grams
Cumin seeds
1 Tea Spoon
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
Rasam powder
2 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
2
Grinding
Grind mint leaves, coconut (grated), curry leaves, pepper, cumin leaves, coriander leaves, red chillies to a fine paste.
3
Boiling
Add the ground powder, tamarind, ginger, turmeric, salt, rasam powder to the rasam and allow boiling until bubbles form on surface.
4
Seasoning
In a nonstick pan, heat ghee, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. To this add chopped garlic cloves, saute till golden brown. Add this seasoning to the prepared rasam.
5
Garnish
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Label
Mint rasam
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories62.5 kcal
- Carbs9.7 g
- Fiber2.8 g
- Sugar4.7 g
- Protein1.8 g
- Fat1.8 g
- Saturated fat0.8 g
- Mono unsaturated fat0.5 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.2 g
- Cholesterol2.1 mg
- Sodium25474.5 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
30 Low
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
| Nutrient | Mint rasam | Cumin rasam | Jeera rasam | Seeragam Rasam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62.5 kcal | 52 kcal | 52 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Carbs | 9.7 g | 7.2 g | 7.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 2 g | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 3.1 g | 3.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 2.9 g | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Sodium | 25474.5 mg | 201.5 mg | 201.5 mg | 201.5 mg |
| Cholesterol | 2.1 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.3 mg |
