🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Cheera Zesty Rasam

Name: Cheera Zesty Rasam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 250 g, chopped Amaranth Leaves

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thrissur cooking — Cheera Zesty Rasam brings a zesty touch with a classic rasam finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Amaranth Leaves250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Jeera Rasam | Instant 5 Minute Soup Recipe · on YouTube