Raw Mango Rasam Playful Cooking

Rasam, also called “charu” or “saaru,” is a South Indian soup traditionally prepared with tamarind juice, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. With steamed warm rice and crunchy papadam, it makes a satisfying lunch.

What is Raw Mango Rasam?

Raw mangoes, with their distinct sourness, add a refreshing sharpness to the rasam. It acts a substitute to tomatoes. Packed with vitamin C, raw mango makes it an excellent choice for a healthful meal.

Ingredients you need

Raw Mango - Get tender raw mangoes for the beautiful, greener shade of the rasam. I couldn’t find the very tender raw mango, and so the rasam I shared here looked brownish. Spices - I kept it minimal spice and wanted the taste of raw mango to shine. I used Black mustard seed, dry red chili, coriander powder and asafoetida. Fresh curry leaves - Most South Indian dishes feels incomplete without fresh curry leaves. If you can’t find fresh ones, you can buy dried curry leaves too. Salt and Sugar - Seasoning is totally based on your taste bud. You have to adjust the amount of sugar or jaggery you add based on the tartness of the raw mango. Have you tried Pear Rasam?

Steps to prepare

The steps are very simple and quick. I made this rasam without any lentil, as I personally don’t like lentils in rasam. But you can add boiled toor dal to make it more filling. 1- Roast the green mango in open fire until it charred completely. 2- Once done, place it in a bowl and cover it until it cools down completely. This will also soften the green mango. 3- Peel off the charred skin. It should come out easily. 4- Discard the seed and blend the plump with little water. 5- Heat a heavy bottom sauce and add little oil. Add mustard seeds, dry red chili, and asafoetida. Let it sizzle for a few seconds. 6- Pour the puréed green mango pulp, add enough water to thin it out and let it simmer for 5 minutes. 7- Season with salt, sugar, curry leaves and add coriander powder. Let it simmer for 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt or sugar if needed. 8- You can enjoy raw mango rasam as a refreshing drink after your meal. Or enjoy with rice and papad. Raw mango rasam isn’t just a treat for your taste buds; it’s also beneficial for your health. The raw mango provides a good dose of vitamin C, which boosts immunity. This is a delightful variation of the traditional rasam, offering a tangy twist that’s perfect for both warm and cool days.