Kiwi Rasam Soup- South Indian Rasam with Kiwi
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
For Grinding
  • Ginger- 2-inch slice
  • Garlic- 3 cloves
  • Whole black peppercorns- 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Water- ¼ cup
Other Ingredients
  • Coconut Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red chilies- 2
  • Small onions, sliced thin- 4 (or chopped shallots- 3)
  • Raw Kiwi, chopped- 3 (make sure to use raw kiwi)
  • Salt- 1¼ tsp
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Mint leaves, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Water- 1cup
Instructions
  1. In a blender, add all the ingredients mentioned ‘for grinding’ along with ¼ cup water. Grind to a coarse paste.
  2. Place a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add oil, let turn hot.
  4. Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
  5. Add dried red chilies and curry leaves.
  6. Add the ground mixture, combine well and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Add small onions, season with ½ tsp salt.
  8. Saute for 2 minutes.
  9. Add chopped raw kiwi, cook covered for 2 minutes.
  10. Add chopped cilantro & mint leaves.
  11. Add ¾ tsp salt.
  12. Add 1 cup water and cook covered for 10 minutes.
  13. Remove pan from the heat, keep covered for 15 minutes.
  14. Pour over rice and enjoy or enjoy as a soup.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/kiwi-rasam-tangy-kiwi-rasam-soup-south-indian-rasam-with-kiwi/