Mango rasam
5 from 1 vote
Mango rasam is tangy, with full of mango flavour and tasty. No tamarind, only with
mango this rasam is a must try. step by step photos.
Prep Time Cook Time
10 mins 20 mins
Course: Main Course Cuisine: Indian Servings: 4 Author: Raks Anand
Ingredients
1 Mango unripe (raw)
5 Small onion/ shallots
¼ teaspoon Turmeric
Salt
3 Green chilli
1 teaspoon Jaggery
1 tablespoon Coriander leaves chopped
To grind
2 Green chilli
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Oil
½ teaspoon Mustard
1 Red chilli – 1
⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida Optional
1 Curry leaves sprig
Instructions
1. Peel the skin of the mango and slice it roughly.
2. Pressure cook by placing in a container without water for 2-3 whistles.(adding water only in
the cooker, not in the vessel with mango)
3. Once done, mash the mango well and add 2& ½ to 3 cups water, salt, turmeric and slit green
chillies.
4. Mix well and bring to boil. Mean while, powder pepper, cumin seeds and green chilli.
5. Add it to the rasam, add jaggery and boil well for 2 mins.
6. Lastly add finely chopped onion, coriander leaves.
7. Temper with the items under ‘To temper’ table and mix in to the rasam.
Notes
You can make without onion too.
I found, before adding onion, the rasam had more of mango flavour. After adding onion, it
changes, but in a good way.
Depending on the size and tanginess of the mango, adjust the water quantity. Also note that
you have to balance salt, spice accordingly.