Description
A flavorful South Indian rasam rice dish featuring tangy tamarind and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice
- Rasam powder (store-bought or homemade)
- Tamarind paste
- Red chilies
- Water (2 cups for pressure cooker method)
- Optional: 1 cup chickpeas or tofu cubes for protein
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by washing it thoroughly
- Add water and rasam powder to the rice
- Add tamarind paste and red chilies according to taste
- If adding protein, include chickpeas or tofu cubes
- Cook until rice is tender and has absorbed the flavors
- For pressure cooker method: Cook for 2 whistles and allow natural release
Notes
- Spice level can be adjusted by varying the amount of red chilies and rasam powder
- Ensure rasam powder is gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet
- Can be made in either regular pot or pressure cooker
- Add protein options for a more complete meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rasam rice, Indian rice dish, spicy rice, tangy rice, gluten free rice
