Pineapple rasam recipe | How to make pineapple rasam | Annachi palam rasam | Pineapple dal rasam

Pineapple rasam recipe | How to make pineapple rasam | Annachi palam rasam

Pineapple rasam recipe | how to make pineapple rasam | pineapple recipe with detailed step by step photos and procedure. 

Pineapple rasam is an incredibly tasty rasam with a distinct flavor of pineapple making it so special. Pineapple is one of my favorite tropical fruit. I was introduced to this pineapple rasam at one of my cousin's wedding a few years back. That was the first time I had tried this and it was tasting so unique and different from our usual dal rasam. I loved it so much and wanted to try at home and post it in Pavi's Kitchen. 

Even though I like pineapples very much, I don't buy them often because of the time-consuming chopping process:) So I prepare this rasam whenever pre-chopped pineapples are available in the grocery store. Those who love rasam may try this pineapple rasam. I'm sure you will relish the lingering taste of this tasty pineapple dal rasam. I have also mentioned some health benefits of pineapple and toor dal. Have a look if you are interested!

Recipe - pineapple rasam recipe | annachi palam rasam

Serves - 4

Cuisine - South Indian

Region - Tamil Nadu.

Course - Soup/Main.

Diet - Vegetarian | Vegan.

Prep time - 10 min | Cooking time - 15 mins.

Author - Pavithra.

Ingredients:

1. Rasam powder - 1 tbsp
2. Water -  as per your preference. (I used half-liter)
3. Salt - required quantity

To Grind:

1. Pineapple - 1 cup
2. Tomato - 3 roughly chopped
3. Boiled toor dal - 1/4 cup
4. Curry leaves - 10
5. Cilantro - 3 tbsp chopped
6. Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

To temper:

1. Ghee - 1 Tablespoon
2. Mustard - 1 teaspoon
3. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
4. Asafoetida/Hing - 2 pinches

To garnish:

1. Coriander leaves/Cilantro - 2 tbsp
2. Pineapple - 2 rings chopped

How to prepare pineapple rasam:

1. Pressure cook toor dal adding one cup of water to it. (Note: Add a pinch of turmeric powder and drop of oil to speed up the process of cooking dal). 

2. Once the pressure is released. Mash the dal using the back of a ladle. Take some mashed dal and dilute in water in a separate bowl. 

3. Take a blender jar. Put 3 chopped tomatoes, mashed toor dal, pineapple, coriander leaves, curry leaves, and turmeric powder. Grind it into a smooth paste.

4. Pour the toor dal water and the grounded paste in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Pour adequate water and keep it on a medium flame.

5. Add one tablespoon of rasam powder. (Note: Add more rasam powder for extra spice).

6. Add the required amount of salt.

7. Let the rasam be on a medium flame.

8. Take a small pan for seasoning. Pour ghee, once it is hot, add mustard seeds and let it crackle. Then add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Turn off the flame. Now add pineapple chunks, cilantro and give it a mix.

9. Pour the seasoning over the rasam. Mix it well.

10. Turn off the flame once the froth forms on the top of the rasam. (Note: Rasam should not boil).

11. Garnish with some more cilantro. (Note: Adding more cilantro enhances the flavor of rasam).

This is how pineapple rasam looks after the froth settles down. (Note: The color of the pineapple rasam depends on your rasam powder and tomatoes).

The flavorful Pineapple rasam is ready to be served.

Here, I have attached a few recipes for you to try! Hit the below link!

Side Dish for Pineapple Rasam:

1. Cabbage peas stir fry recipe 

2. Carrot Beans Stir Fry Recipe

3. Cabbage carrot stir fry recipe

4. Tindora stir fry

5. Potato Fry 

6. Sweet potato fry 

Other rasam varieties to try:

1. Karnataka Bele Saaru Recipe 

2. South Indian Paruppu Rasam Recipe

3. Lemon Rasam Recipe

Health Benefits of Pineapple:

1. This healthy tropical fruit packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and other helpful compounds such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease.
2. It is high in Vitamin C and also has vitamins A, B6, E, and K.
3. It has calcium, folate, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, etc
4. It helps in weight reduction
5. Good for digestion
6. Healthy bones

Health Benefits of Toor Dal:

1. Rich in carbohydrates, folic acid, fiber, Iron.
2. Excellent source of protein.
3. Low glycemic index.
4. It helps with digestion.
5. Rich in micronutrients.
6. Gives a satiating feeling.

Try this pineapple rasam recipe and let me know how it turns up. Stay tuned for more rasam varieties. Thank you for visiting Pavi's Kitchen and happy cooking:)

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