Sathukudi Rasam | Mosambi Rasam | Sweet Lime Rasam

This Sathukudi Rasam or Mosambi Rasam is mildly sweet with just a touch of spiciness and tanginess. It is just the kind of rasam that you need to elevate your mood on a cold winter day.

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I was introduced to this Sweet Lime Rasam by a colleague, Archana. We got chatting about food one day and she told me that she has a YouTube recipe channel called Sattva My Way of Life that she started during the COVID lockdown. As I browsed the recipes of this channel, the one that caught my eye was her recipe for Sweet Lime Rasam. I have meaning to try this recipe for weeks but work and travel meant I could not devote time to it.

Now that I have tried this Sathukudi Rasam, as this dish is referred to in Tamil, I can tell you tat it is truly delicious and will become a regular item on our lunch and dinner menus.

To make a vegan version of this gluten-free dish, just replace the ghee in the tempering with oil.

Things to Note About Sweet Lime Rasam

• This rasam uses Sweet Lime/Mosambi juice in place of the traditional Tamarind Juice. I have seen recipes that use both tamarind and sweet lime juices. However, sweet lime is mild in taste so using tamarind would overpower the taste of sweet lime.
• While I have made the podi/powder that I used in this rasam afresh, use Rasam Podi if you have it on hand.
• Add the Sweet Lime juice after turning off the heat and then let the Sweet Lime Rasam rest for about 10 minutes for all flavours to meld.
• I have added 1 tsp lemon juice as well but the Sathukudi Rasam tastes good without that as well.

Other Unusual Rasam Recipes

• Vamu Charu | Omam Rasam | Ajwain Rasam
• Usirikaya Charu | Andhra Amla Rasam | Nellikai Rasam: Vitamin C Rich
• Kobbari Palu Charu | Thengai Paal Rasam | Coconut Milk Rasam

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How To Make Sathukudi Rasam | Sweet Lime Rasam

1. Making the Rasam Podi
   1. Dry roast 1/2 tbsp tuvar dal, 1/4 tbsp coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp pepper corns, and 1 dry red chilli till the dal turns golden brown.
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   2. Let the mix cool a bit and grind to a coarse powder.
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2. Making the Sathukudi Rasam
   1. In a heavy bottomed vessel, melt 1 tsp ghee.
   2. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
   3. Now add 1 dried red chilli and 1 green chilli, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
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   4. Next, add 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes and stir-fry till the tomato pieces soften a bit.
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   5. Add the ground spice power, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and a few curry leaves; and mix well.
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   6. Now, add 2 tbsp cooked and mashed tuvar dal and some salt; and mix well.
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   7. Add 1 cup water and bring the mix to a boil.
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   8. Let the rasam simmer for 5 minutes and then turn off the heat.
   9. Finally, add 1 cup Mosambi juice and 1 tsp lemon juice (optional), and mix well.
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   10. Garnish with 1 tsp finely chopped fresh coriander.
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   11. Cover and let the Sathukudi Rasam rest for 10 minutes.
3. Serve warm Sathukudi Rasam with rice and papad.

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Recipe for Sathukudi Rasam | Sweet Lime Rasam

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Sathukudi Rasam | Sweet Lime Rasam | Mosambi Rasam

Aruna

Sathukudi Rasam is a mildly sweet rasam with just a hint of spicy and tangy flavours. Serve it with some hot rice topped with ghee, and papad on the side, and you wll have a delicious meal. To make a vegan version of this gluten-free dish, just replace the ghee in the tempering with oil.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Accompaniments, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Gluten Free, Indian, South Indian, Tamil Nadu, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 3 People

Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

• Heavy-bottomed vessel (750 ml capacity)
• Ladle
• A small pan
• Small Grinder, or Mortar and Pestle

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup Sweet Lime Juice (Mosambi Juice, Sathukudi Juice; ~200 ml)
• 1 Tomato (Medium-sized, Finely Chopped. ~1/4 cup)
• 2 tbsp Cooked and Mashed Tuvar Dal
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• Salt to Taste

To be Ground (See Notes)

• 1/2 tbsp Tuvar Dal
• 1/4 tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Pepper Corns
• 1 Dried Red Chilli

For Tempering

• 1/2 tsp Ghee (Vegans can use oil)
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 Dried Red Chilli
• 1 Green Chilli (Slit)
• A few curry leaves

For Garnish

• 1 tsp Coriander (Finely Chopped)

Instructions

 

Making the Rasam Podi (See Notes)

• Dry roast 1/2 tbsp tuvar dal, 1/4 tbsp coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp pepper corns, and 1 dry red chilli till the dal turns golden brown.
• Let the mix cool a bit and grind to a coarse powder.

Making the Sathukudi Rasam

• In a heavy bottomed vessel, melt 1/2 tsp ghee.
• Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
• Now add 1 dried red chilli and 1 green chilli, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
• Next, add 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes and stir-fry till the tomato pieces soften a bit.
• Add 2 tbsp cooked and mashed tuvar dal, 1/2 tsp turmeric, a few curry leaves and some salt; and mix well.
• Now add 1 cup water and bring the mix to a boil.
• Let the rasam simmer for 5 minutes and then turn off the heat.
• Now add 1 cup Mosambi juice and 1 tsp lemon juice (optional), and mix well.
• Garnish with 1 tsp finely chopped fresh coriander.
• Cover and let the Sathukudi Rasam rest for 10 minutes.
• Serve warm Sathukudi Rasam with rice and papad.

Nutrition

Calories: 109 kcalCarbohydrates: 20 gProtein: 4 gFat: 2 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 2 mgSodium: 453 mgPotassium: 298 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 9 gVitamin A: 573 IUVitamin C: 70 mgCalcium: 36 mgIron: 1 mg

Keyword Mosambi Rasam, Sathukudi Rasam, Sweet Lime Rasam

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