Murungakai Rasam | Drumstick Rasam

Murungakai Rasam, also known as drumstick rasam, is a classic and highly nutritious South Indian rasam variety. This dish is prepared using tender drumstick pieces or their pulp, along with a blend of aromatic spices. Its rich and earthy flavor, combined with the health benefits of drumsticks, makes it a popular choice in many South Indian households.

Drumsticks are a powerhouse of nutrients, loaded with vitamins like A and C, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. They are known to:

• Boost immunity.

• Improve digestion.

• Strengthen bones and joints.

• Enhance respiratory health.

The tangy and mildly spiced flavors of murungakai rasam make it an excellent accompaniment to steamed rice or a comforting soup to relish on its own.

Check out this simple yet flavorful Murungakai Rasam recipe below and enjoy a taste of authentic South Indian cuisine!

Ingredients

Drumstick-1 no chopped to finger length pieces.

Tamarind extract-from small lemon sized tamarind

Rasam powder-2 tsps

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Red chillies-1 

Asafoetida-a pinch

Salt to taste

Curry leaves and coriander leaves few

Oil/ghee-1 tsp

Method

👉Boil the drumstick and scoop the pulp out.set aside.Keep 4 drumstick pieces as such to add later.

👉Soak the tamarind in 1 cup of water, extract the juice and discard the pulp.

👉Heat oil/ghee in a kadai add mustard seeds, cumin seeds,red chillies,curry leaves,asafoetida and allow it to splutter.

👉Next pour the tamarind extract , add turmeric powder and bring it to a boil.

👉Now add the rasam powder,drumstick pulp and pieces ,salt, required water(1 cup) and mix well.

👉Boil until the rasam becomes frothy, immediately switch off the gas.

👉Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Preparation time-15 mins
Serves-4