Raw Mango Rasam
Raw Mango Rasam stands out for its unique tanginess and refreshing flavor. It is a beautiful seasonal twist to the classic South Indian Rasam. The classic rasam dish is known for its comforting warmth and complex layers of spices, is a staple in many households.
Ingredients
- 1 Green Mango
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
- 2 Dry red chili
- ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- Roughly 7 fresh curry leaves.
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Please adjust as per your taste bud.)
- 2 tablespoon Sugar (You might need more or less based on how tart the green mangoes are )
Instructions
- Char the green mango in open fire at medium heat. You want it char it all around.
- Then place the charred mango in a bowl and cover the bowl. Leave it aside for 15 minutes to cool down.
- Remove the charred skin. It should come out easily.
- Discard the seeds and blend the pulp with little water.
- In a heavy bottom sauce pan, pour the oil and heat it. Once it's hot, add the black mustard seeds, dry red chilies and asafoetida. Let it sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the mango purée and stir it around. Add little salt and enough water to thin the consistency. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle coriander powder, curry leaves, salt and sugar as per taste. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Taste for salt and sugar and add more if needed. Enjoy warm raw mango rasam as a digestive drink at the end of a meal or enjoy with rice as a satisfying meal.
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Nutrition
Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 776mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 747IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg