PINEAPPLE RASAM

Rasam is a spicy soup ,very popular in South India. Pineapple rasam is one of the different kinds of rasam prepared in south India.I hadnt even heard of it until my hubby mentioned it to me.He had eaten it in his hostel in madras during his college days.First I was quite hesitant to make it as i didnt know how this new kind of rasam would turn out and i loved the regular spicy rasam .Well i gave it a try and i was quite amazed as to how good it tasted.Pineapple gives the right amount of sweet and sour taste which is not at all dominating .From then on i prepare pineapple rasam more often than the regular spicy one.So friends those who havent tried pineapple rasam yet should definitely give this a try.

INGREDIENTS

Tomato - 1 cup, chopped

Canned pineapple - 1/2 cup, chopped

pineapple juice - 1/2 cup,unsweetened

Toor dal - 1/2 cup, cooked

water - 1 1/2 - 2 cups (depending how thin one wants it)

garlic - 2 cloves,chopped

turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Red chilli pdr - 1 tsp

Rasam pdr - 1 tbsp

red chillies - 2 nos

curry leaves - of 1 sprig

cilantro - a bunch, chopped

salt to taste

For Rasam pdr:-

Corinader seeds - 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 2 tsp

Black peppercorn - 1 tsp

Red chillies - 3-4 nos

METHOD

Dry roast the ingredients for rasam pdr and grind it to a fine pdr.Keep aside

Heat some oil in a wok/kadai.Add mustard seeds.When it starts to crackle add cumin seeds,curry leaves,red chillies and garlic.Saute for a few seconds.Then add turmeric pdr,red chilli pdr ,tomatoes and pineapple pieces.Saute for a couple of mins and then add the rasam pdr and toor dal.Stir well.Now add the pineapple juice and water.Add salt to taste.Simmer and let it come to a boil.Add cilantro leaves.Serve hot with rice.