I love horse-gram or “muthira” as we call it and I have already shared how umma has taught me to make it. It was by chance I discovered that this super lentil can be made into rasam as well! So, for the theme of “Lentil Sides” of this week’s Blogging Marathon #81, I decided to share this delicious soup that I adapted from here.
My favorite rasam is how umma makes it, and this one comes a close second. Somehow, I always tell that blogging has helped me widen my horizon to try new foods and get more creative, as well as experimental. Since we always have horse-gram in our pantry, I thought why not make this rasam and I am glad I did! This is a little bit of work, but so flavorful that I finished the remaining just as is! Rasam usually acts as a digestive so you don’t have to keep any leftovers. Just drink it down and finish it off! 😉 Horse-gram can be a little tough to cook but the trick lies in keeping it soaked in hot water overnight. I always do that so that it takes the least time to cook. The soaking is not necessary but saves up some time when you get cooking with it. Once that portion is done, the rest of the rasam comes together quickly. It is amazing with some plain rice and some potato stir fry – simple comfort meal!
Kollu Rasam ~ Horsegram Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup horsegram
- 1 lime sized piece tamarind soaked in 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 large tomato minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- FOR TEMPERING:
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 sprig curry leaves
Instructions
- Cook the horsegram in 2 cup of water in a pressure cooker for 6 whistles. Switch off and allow the pressure to go by itself. Drain the water and set aside.
- Squeeze out the pulp of tamarind, drain and set aside. Throw away the pressed tamarind.
- In a saucepan, heat oil. Splutter the mustard seeds. Add the cumin, black pepper corn and fry briefly. Add the garlic and fry for sometime.
- Add the tomato and cook till all mushy. Take out 1/4 cup cooked horse-gram and stir. Switch off and allow to cool. Grind into a thick mixture.
- In the same saucepan, heat the oil for tempering. Allow the mustard seeds to splutter. Add in the other tempering ingredients and fry briefly.
- Add in the tamarind water, horse-gram water and the ground paste and whisk well Add salt and pepper and simmer for around five minutes.
- Add the remaining horse-gram and cook for another couple of minutes. Add in the coriander leaves and switch off.
- Serve warm as soup or side dish with rice.
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This is a famous Andhra dish and quite popular Rafeeda..your pictures look so inviting!
I don’t know why I always thought it was Tamil! Hehe… Thanks a lot Valli…
Delicious rasam I need to make this for us soon as I do not think I have made it recently.
Thank you so much Archana…
Am a great fan of this kollu rasam, again my kind of food, comforting food anytime.
Thank you so much Priyaakka…
Love all things legume! The soup looks very comforting and tasty.
Thanks a lot Angie…
I have been wanting to makes this kollu rasam for a long time but never got around. Thanks for your detailed recipe, I will be making this soon. I also bought the kollu and stocked it up in the pantry.
Thank you so much Sandhya…
I have heard about this rasam from few blogger posts..never tried the muthira rasam though,you are now tempting me to try this out..looks healthy and yumm!
My love for muthira got me to trying this, hehe… Thanks a lot Julie…
The picture is so good Rafeedha and I love this rasam too
Thanks a lot Veena…
This is one lentil I have not cooked or tasted. With so many horse gram recipes, I’m definitely going to buy some when I go to India next and try out your recipes.
Thank you so much Mayuri…
Yummy and a healthy recipe.
Thanks dear…
Rasam is one thing that I really relish but make rarely. That bowl of rasam is looking so tempting, want to grab the bowl and treat myself.
Thank you so much Ritu…
I always prepare Kollu Rasam ,if i prepare Kollu Sundal.. Such a lovely and healthy rasam !!
Thank you so much Sharmila…
I simply love Kollu Rasam. Flooding memories of sizzling garlic pieces and tempered mustard. Thanks much for posting this sweets.
Thank you so much Tuma…
I think this would be perfect for a cool fall night dinner.
Thanks a lot Varada…
Delicious rasam Rafee! We love rasam and it is made almost every day, so variety is always welcome, it is been long since I made kollu rasam, your pictures are so tempting and makes me want to make it today!
Thank you so much Priya…
Horsegram is one thing I havent been able to bring myself to pick and cook. The only time I had it was during my hostel life in Bangalore. The inmates created a wrong impression about it so never saw it in a good way.. You get wiser and now I know it is good but cant find them here.. 🙁
I am wondering what they told you… 😛 It’s a lovely lentil, we love it at home anytime. Thank you so much Fami…
Because you asked… they said that the owner was buying cheap stuffs to feed us as this is used to feed the horses.. lol.
Haha… 😀
Sounds delicious. Rasam is must in my menu everyday.
Thanks a lot Sushma…
I only tried it once and loved the mild flavor and texture of horsegram. Soup sounds like the perfect vehicle for them
Thank you so much Mir…