Okra Rasam / ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ ರಸಂ

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Here is an easy version of rasam which can be prepared within minutes. Recently, we had been to my sister-in-law's place and I was wondering about her way of preparing rasam with okra! Especially for working people, this will reduce the burden of cooking to some extent. This is the rasam which I prepared with slight variations in the original recipe :)


Preparation Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Servings: 4 - 5

Ingredients:
Okra 7 - 8
Sambar Powder 2 - 3 spoon (adjust according to taste)
For seasoning - oil, chana dal, mustard seeds, asafoetida, pinch of turmeric, few curry leaves
Salt 
Tamarind pulp
Jaggery / sugar - 1 1/2 spoon (according to taste)
Chopped coriander leaves - 2 spoon 

Method:
Wash the okras cleanly and rub with a towel. Cut the okra into medium size pieces.
Soak the tamarind in water for about 15 - 20 minutes and take out the pulp. If you have the store bought pulp, you can use it directly.
Heat 3 - 4 spoons of oil in a heavy bottom pan, add chana dal, mustard seeds, asafoetida, turmeric and curry leaves.
Add the okra pieces and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
Mix the sambar powder with 1/4 cup water and add it to the okra mixture. Add salt, tamarind pulp and jaggery / sugar according to taste.
Add around 3 cups of water and chopped coriander leaves to the rasam and boil it for 4 - 5 minutes. Serve it hot with rice.


Tips:
  • One nice idea to thicken the rasam is to add the rice flour. Take 1 spoon full of rice flour, dilute it in water and mix it with boiling rasam. Also, it will help to reduce the spiciness of any kind of sambar or rasam.  
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11 comments:

  1. truely a differnt recipe for rasam...looks so delicious..

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  2. Innovative rasam...Delicious n flavorful !!

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  3. very unique recipe and looks truly inviting dear...thanx for sharing..will try it soon n let u know!!

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  4. never had okra rasam, interesting and delicious recipe..

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  5. Interesting recipe......very new for me.....will surely try.

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  6. Totally lip smacking ~ can't wait to try!
    USMasala

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  7. Love the idea ..looks so yum n interesting

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  8. Hello Vani,
    First time on your blog and found you through Amina's blog:)You have a cute blog and a collection of amazing recipes here. I liked the B'Day cake very much and belated wishes for your hubby!Nice knowing you dear.
    Wit,wok&wisdom

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  9. Hi Vani,
    Rasam sounds new to me looks tempting,first time here,following you dear.Please do drop at my space.
    Cheers
    Nalini

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  10. Interesting, lip smacking rasam...
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  11. Thank you all :)
    @ Sudha: Thanks for the wishes..
    @ Nalini : Will do that for sure!

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