How long does Military Rasam take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Military Rasam serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Military Rasam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Military Rasam spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Military Rasam?

1 tbsp Tamarind, ½ Tomato, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 5 cloves Garlic, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Military Rasam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Military Rasam?

About 147 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Military Rasam

Name: Military Rasam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Tamarind; ½ Tomato; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Dry Red Chilli; ½ Tomato; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2½ cup Water

20 min
medium
Serves 2
96% liked
39 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Easy Rasam, Instant Rasam · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Military rasam from Karnataka, boiled from a coarse tomato, tamarind, garlic and pepper paste. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 2, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

2 people

Dry Red Chilli4
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Green Chilli2
Garlic5 cloves
Tamarind1 tbsp
Tomato1
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Oil1 tbsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water2½ cup

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	147kcal	294kcal
Protein	3g	6g
Carbohydrate	15g	30g
Fat	10g	20g
Fibre	4.8g	9.6g
Sugar	5.2g	10g

Cookd masalas for tamarind

Method

1
In a mixer jar add red chilli, black pepper, jeera, green chilli , garlic , tamarind, tomato and coriander and blend into a coarse paste.
Dry Red ChilliBlack PeppercornsCuminGreen ChilliGarlicTamarindTomatoCoriander Leaves
2
In another vessel, add oil, jeera curry leaves and red chilli and saute till fragrant. Add tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes. Add the paste, turmeric, salt and water and let it reach a boil. Once it boils, turn off the heat and enjoy this military rasam with white rice.
OilCuminCurry leavesDry Red ChilliTomatoTurmeric PowderSaltWater

Before you start

How long does Military Rasam take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Military Rasam serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Military Rasam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Military Rasam spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Military Rasam?: 1 tbsp Tamarind, ½ Tomato, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 5 cloves Garlic, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Military Rasam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Military Rasam?: About 147 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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gayathri balakiAugust 2023
looks delicious
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sasikumarOctober 2026
Too spicy 🔥🔥 easy to follow the process
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SriOctober 2026
🫶🫶🫶
GopinathOctober 2026
Good
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A Cookd cookDecember 2024
Tried this rasam today, it tastes amazing 🤩
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ijazNovember 2024
😍😍😍😍 itsss timesavinggg and delicious 😋😋😋
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AshNovember 2024
we tried this rasam today, it was so good and flavorful.
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abikshaOctober 2024
add malli on top for more flavour
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
it iss justtt very easy and tasty aadhi annna bigg thankssss🫡❤️
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NivedithaMarch 2024
Taste Adipoli🖤juz loved it