How long does Rasam Poached Eggs take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Rasam Poached Eggs serve?

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

Is Rasam Poached Eggs vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Rasam Poached Eggs 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 Rasam Poached Eggs?

3 Eggs, 160 grams Tomato, 15 grams Tamarind, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Rasam Poached Eggs?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Rasam Poached Eggs?

About 199 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Rasam Poached Eggs

Name: Rasam Poached Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1.5 tsp Cumin; 1.5 tsp Black Peppercorns; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 8 cloves Garlic; ½ tsp Asafoetida; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 160 grams Tomato; 2 tsp Ghee; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Salt; 3 cup Water; 3 Eggs; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 15 grams Tamarind; 2.5 cup Water

Also known as Egg Rasam · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Soups & Salads

Total25 min

Prep5 min

Cook20 min

Serves3

Per serving199 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Rainy Day

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Rasam poached eggs, eggs poached in a Tamil Nadu tamarind rasam with pepper, shallots, garlic and tomato. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for3 servings

Cumin1.5 tsp
Black Peppercorns1.5 tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Small Onion (Shallots)100 grams
Garlic8 cloves
Asafoetida½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Tomato160 grams
Ghee2 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Salt1 tbsp
Water5.5 cup
Eggs3
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
Tamarind15 grams

Contains: milk, egg, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	199kcal	597kcal
Protein	10g	31g
Carbohydrate	20g	61g
Fat	9.9g	30g
Fibre	5.2g	16g
Sugar	7.7g	23g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Soak the tamarind, squeeze it, and extract the tamarind water
TamarindWater
2
Combine the ingredients for the paste in a mixer grinder and blend until smooth.
CuminBlack PeppercornsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicAsafoetidaTurmeric PowderTomato
3
Heat the ghee in a pot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the urad dal, Add the ground masala, salt
GheeMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesSalt
4
Add the tamarind water and let it cook for 7-8 minutes. Reduce the flame to a simmer and let the rasam slightly cool down.
Water
5
Create a whirlpool using a spatula and break in the eggs one by one. Let the eggs poach for 2-3 minutes on a simmer. Take the eggs out and set aside.
Eggs
6
Finish the rasam with chopped coriander leaves.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Rasam Poached Eggs take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Rasam Poached Eggs serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Rasam Poached Eggs vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Rasam Poached Eggs 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 Rasam Poached Eggs?: 3 Eggs, 160 grams Tomato, 15 grams Tamarind, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Rasam Poached Eggs?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Rasam Poached Eggs?: About 199 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.