How long does Selavu Rasam take?

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

How many people does Selavu Rasam serve?

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

Is Selavu Rasam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Selavu 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 Selavu Rasam?

5 cloves Garlic, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 tbsp Cumin, 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Selavu Rasam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Selavu Rasam?

About 90 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Selavu Rasam

Name: Selavu Rasam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kongunadu
Ingredients: 1 tsp Sesame Oil; 5 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tbsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 Tomato, Quartered; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 100 ml Water; 2 tsp Gingelly Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 2 cup Water; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

30 min
medium
Serves 4
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Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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

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

Kongu selavu rasam: shallots, garlic, tomato, coriander seeds and pepper sauteed in gingelly oil, blended. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Sesame Oil1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)5
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tbsp
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic5 cloves
Tomato, Quartered1
Dry Red Chilli5
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Water100 ml
Gingelly Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Water2 cup
Salt2 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	90kcal	360kcal
Protein	2.3g	9.2g
Carbohydrate	10g	42g
Fat	5.6g	22g
Fibre	4g	16g
Sugar	2.2g	8.8g

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Method

1
In a pan, add gingelly oil along with the shallots. Saute for 3 minutes, or until lightly golden and starting to soften. Then add the whole spices, curry leaves and garlic. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Sesame OilSmall Onion (Shallots)Coriander SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsCurry leavesGarlic
2
Transfer the mixture to a blender along with the gundu chilli, turmeric and water. Blend into a smooth paste.
TomatoDry Red ChilliTurmeric PowderWater
3
In a kadai, heat gingelly oil. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves, and let them splatter. Add the paste and water and mix to combine well. Bring the rasam to a single boil before switching it off and garnishing with coriander leaves. Serve hot with ghee rice!
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesDry Red ChilliWaterSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Selavu Rasam take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Selavu Rasam serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Selavu Rasam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Selavu 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 Selavu Rasam?: 5 cloves Garlic, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 tbsp Cumin, 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Selavu Rasam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Selavu Rasam?: About 90 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nandni NishaanthMarch 2024
simple, easy yet yummy
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A Cookd cookMarch 2024
very nice
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A Cookd cookMarch 2024
that’s a lovely recipe ❤️❤️❤️🔥
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VARSHA S GSeptember 2025
The taste is so good and it helps the cold
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Nivasheni dilliApril 2025
yes. we loved it..
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MahalakshmiOctober 2024
A silly question!! why aren't we adding tamarind pulp/water to this rasam ???
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SrideviOctober 2024
semma satisfying. Thank you so much for this recipe.
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ashwini sakthiAugust 2024
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MangalaJuly 2024
u can add long red chillies to give the colour and spiciness..
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naveenMay 2024
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