This blog post will introduce parents to the delicious and nutritious toddler-friendly Indian dish, Rasam. This lively broth is an excellent source of protein and antioxidants, and is guaranteed to be a hit with even the pickiest of eaters. With a few simple steps, you’ll be able to whip up this tasty meal in no time-perfect for busy days. We’ll also provide tips and tricks on how to make the most out of this dish and provide some exciting variations or additions that will help you to create truly unique and flavourful meals. So, join us as we make our way through Toddler Recipes Australia and create Rasam for toddlers!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Rasam, South Indian, Easy
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Protein: 3.3 g
- Carbs: 21 g
- Fats: 0.6 g
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup toor dal/split pigeon peas
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon split black gram/urad dal
- 4-5 dried red chillies
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon chana dal/split Bengal gram
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2-3 tomatoes
- 1 inch grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon coriander leaves
- A pinch of asafoetida
Directions
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Heat oil in a pot and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and urad dal. Fry for a few seconds till the seeds start to crackle.
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Add in the dried red chillies, channa dal, and curry leaves. Fry for a few more seconds.
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Then add the toor dal and mix it in with the other ingredients. Fry for a couple of minutes.
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Add in the ginger and garlic cloves. Fry for a few more seconds.
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Next, add in the tomatoes, turmeric powder, and asafoetida. Let the ingredients cook for about 10 minutes.
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Add the tamarind pulp and enough water to bring it up to a boiling point.
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Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for around 20 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and sprinkle over some coriander leaves.
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[For all the aspiring chefs out there] Let it cool down a bit and serve it warm with some rice and veggies. Yum!
Recommended Sides
- Rice
- Chopped vegetables
- Crispy Papad/Poppadom
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