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Jul 4, 2013

Broccoli Rasam / Broccoli Paruppu Rasam / Broccoli Lentils Soup

South Indian Meals does not complete without a Rasam. Rasam is nothing but a light, tangy & flavorful soup made using tomato, lentils, crushed whole pepper, jeera/Cumin seeds & Garlic. it can be had as such to treat sore throat, cold & cough and generally its taken along with plain rice. But some people love Rasam with Idli, Dosa, Upma, Vadai.

As i have already mentioned in my Broccoli Spinach Kootu that i love cooking Broccoli Indian Way. After trying broccoli in sambar, Kootu i wanted to try a Rasam with it, so recently tried Broccoli Rasam n to my surprise the taste & Flavor turned out so good. I was so excited n happy with my creation, one more addition to my Broccoli Recipes.
For this broccoli rasam i also added cooked lentils/dal to make it more filling n healthy. This is one super filling soup for diet people. Before having my lunch i just had a small bowl full of this rasam like soup, it was so appetizing n soothing. the crushed whole pepper, jeera & Garlic and the fresh cilantro flavor dominated more. After sipping The piping hot rasam i felt more filling & fresh. I have no words to describe the taste n flavor, just give it a try n def u will accept my words. Its a must try for all those looking for a recipe - Vegan, healthy, filling, low calorie with no comprise in taste n flavor. Now off to the recipe...

Ingredients
  1. Broccoli   1 medium Crown (cut into small florets)
  2. Tuvar Dal / lentils     4 tbsp 
  3. Tomato   1 small (blend it coarsely or mash it using hands)
  4. Tamarind Paste    1/2 tsp (dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
  5. Turmeric powder    1/4 tsp
  6. Cilantro    5-6 stems
  7. Salt    to taste
  8. Oil     2 tsp
  9. Mustard seeds    1/2 tsp
  10. Curry leaves    1 sprig
  11. Dry Red chilli   2-3 no.s
  12. Hing   1/4 tsp
To coarsely grind /crush
  1. Cumin seeds / Jeera    2 tsp
  2. Pepper corns   1/2 tsp
  3. Garlic    3 cloves

Method
  • Cook Tuvar dal with 2 cups of water until soft n mushy(do not drain water, use it with the cooked water) & keep aside.
  • Wash broccoli crown in running water, drain and chop into small florets and again wash the florets thoroughly using colander, drain and keep ready.
  • In a blender take cumin seeds, pepper corns, garlic cloves and pulse it for few seconds n keep ready. You can pound it using pestle &  mortar.
  • Chop tomato and add to a small bowl and mash it well and mix along with tamarind water and keep ready.
  • Now heat oil in a wok/sauce pan, when its heated add mustard seeds and wait till it splutter then add dry red chilli, curry leaves, crushed cumin-pepper-garlic, hing and stir fry for few seconds.
  • After that add broccoli florets, sprinkle little salt and stir fry with the spices for a minute.
  • And then close the pan with lid, cook in medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Now the broccoli florets will be half cooked, and now add cooked tuvar dal, tomato - tamarind water, enough salt and u can also 1/2 cup of water, mix everything well.
  • Then sprinkle turmeric powder and close the pan with lid and cook in medium heat.
  • Once the rasam/soup starts boiling add roughly chopped cilantro/coriander leaves and again close the pan with lid and simmer for a minute.
  • After that switch off the stove and leave the rasam to set for 10 minutes.
  • That's it...Flavorful, Tasty & Healthy Broccoli Paruppu Rasam ready. This rasam can be had as a soup or with plain rice, upma, idly, etc.



Notes:
Don't let the rasam to boil completely, it should remain frothy.(see step wise pic).
If u want u can also add 1-2 tsp rasam powder after adding dal, tomato-tamarind water.

25 comments:

  1. dats definetly a nice try.. have never even imagined broccoli in rasam.. :)

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  2. Healthy & yummy rasam.. Loved ur clicks :)

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  3. Good post . Broccoli dal rasam looks yummy

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  4. wow lovely recipe dear, very unique makes me want to try... really no one I know has such good collection of recipes using broccoli

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  5. wonderful rasam..love to try iot..

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  6. Yummy and healthy rasam. Looks fabulous!

    today's post:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/07/achari-bhindi-okras-in-pickle-spices.html

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  7. That's a new and interesting one Sangee, looks so good..

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  8. Wat a innovative rasam Sangee, u proved that broccolis are versatile and you can cook numerous dish with this anti oxydant rich vegetable.

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  9. very delicious looking rasam :) and broccoli makes it more nutritious :)

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  10. looks so yummy my kids would love it should try

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  11. sounds very interesting dear.looks so tempting!!

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  12. healthy choice with broccoli n dhal combo, love it sangee...

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  13. very innovative ! broccoli rasam sounds interesting !

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  14. thanks for visiting our blog

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  15. very healthy rasam dear.. will try it..

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  16. wow rasam with brocolli...very interesting

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  17. wonderuful way of using broccolli dearloved it

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  18. Beautiful clicks akka... semaya iruku, loved that bucket too :) Broccolli mela ivlo craze a :P Loved ur unique idea, nan stir-fries and sambar dhan senjrukaen this is another level I must say :) Hats off akka!

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  19. You have a lovely collection of broccoli recipes...rasam looks delicious...lovely base and clicks too

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