Pineapple Rasam

We were bored with the normal tomato rasam(recipe available here) and decided to make a variation of rasam uses pineapples in the rasam instead of tomatoes. Adding pineapple subtly changes the taste of the rasam giving it a more fruity and exotic touch.


What you need for Pineapple Rasam:

• Pineapple-5 small pieces
• Pepper-2 tbsp
• Garlic-2 pods
• Red chilli-2
• Tamarind-1 small ball sized - soaked in water 
• Hing-a pinch
• Curry leaves-few
• Turmeric powder-a pinch
• Cumin-1/2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Mustard seed-1/2 tbsp

The preparation method:

• Boil the pineapple with salt and turmeric powder.
• Grind or crush the garlic,cumin,pepper and curry leaves
• Add this mixture to the pan.
• Add tamarind juice.
• For seasoning , splutter mustard seeds with curry leaves and red chilli.
• Add this seasoning to our pineapple rasam.
• Fruity Pineapple rasam is ready to be served hot with rice!