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, 15 grams Tamarind, 160 grams Tomato, 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: 15 grams Tamarind; 2½ cup Water; 1½ tsp Cumin; 1½ 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

25 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

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6 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 Egg Rasam · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Soups & Salads

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

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

17 items

3 people

Tamarind15 grams
Water5½ cup
Cumin1½ tsp
Black Peppercorns1½ 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
Eggs3
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk, egg, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	199kcal	597kcal
Protein	10g	31g
Carbohydrate	20g	61g
Fat	9.9g	30g
Fibre	5.1g	15g
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, 15 grams Tamarind, 160 grams Tomato, 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.