Pigeon peas are a winter seasonal delight. Fresh green pigeon peas are nutrient-rich, with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C and potassium. Served hot with rice it is a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Preparation
1.Dry roast the cumin, coriander seeds, green chillies as well as asafoetida until aromatic.
2.Cool the above mixture and grind along with freshly grated coconut as well as half cup boiled peas.
3.Add 2-3 glasses of water to the above mixture. Add the remaining boiled peas, salt, tamarind juice and bring to a boil.
4.Heat 2 tsp ghee, add mustard seeds. Add curry leaves after they splutter and pour over the rasam.
5.Serve hot with rice.
6.Note: Ensure the pigeon peas are soft; you can pressure cook them as well. In case you do not want your rasam thick, you can reduce the amount of boiled beans in the ground mixture; add ¼ cup instead of half.
Published - February 10, 2025 12:44 pm IST