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Pineapple rasam is a special variety of rasam popular in Tamil brahmin wedding meals. Sweet and sour pineapple rasam makes any meal extra special. No tamarind for this rasam recipe.
What is special about the Pineapple rasam recipe?
I add tamarind for most of my rasam, but for pineapple rasam, the sourness is from tomatoes and pineapple. The sweet and slightly sour recipe tastes delicious and can be easily prepared within 30 minutes.
Can I reduce the spice?
Yes, adjust the spice according to your sweetness but pineapple is sweet so to balance out the rasam flavor we need to add spice. For kids-friendly spice, you can add whole green chili. 
Can I skip ginger?
Yes, ginger is optional but it compliments the flavor. If you don't have the ginger powder you can use grated ginger during tempering or cook ginger along with dal.
Can I add garlic to the rasam?
Yes, you can add after tempering.
Do we need to add tamarind for the rasam?
No sourness in the tomato and pineapple is enough for the rasam.
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Ingredients
To grind
- 150 grams pineapples
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
Cook dal
- 1/4 cup toor dal
- Generous pinch of turmeric powder
- 3/4 cup water
To temper
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3 green chilli roughly chopped
To saute
- 2 big tomatoes
- 130 grams pineapple
- 1/2 teaspoon rasam powder
To boil
- 1 + 1/2 cup water
- generous portion of Asafoetida
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
- few Curry Leaves
- Few Corainder Leaves
- Salt – as needed
Instructions
- Firstly, Wash and pressure cook toor dal with 3/4 cup of water and a pinch of turmeric powder for 3 whistles
- In a mixie jar add all the ingredients listed under “to grind” and grind into a fine mixture
- In a wide pan add 1 tablespoon of ghee and when the ghee is hot add mustard seeds and let them splutter
- Furthermore, add green chilli and roast them
- Add tomatoes and pineapple and cook for 5 minutes, mix well in-between
- Furthermore, add rasam powder and give a good mix
- Add the ground paste and mix well
- Furthermore add water, and required salt, boil for 5 minutes, and mix well in between
- Add dal and give a good mix
- Furthermore add chopped coriander leaves, curry leaves, ginger powder, and asafoetida and mix well
- Bring to a frothy boil and turn off the stove, tasty pineapple rasam is ready
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Ingredients:
To grind
150 grams pineapple
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
Cook dal
1/4 cup toor dal
Pinch of turmeric powder
3/4 cup water
To temper
1 tablespoon ghee
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
3 green chilli, roughly chopped
To saute
2 big tomatoes
130 grams
pineapple 1/2 tsp
To boil
1 + 1/2 cup water
a generous portion of Asafoetida
1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
few Curry Leaves and Coriander Leaves
Salt – as needed
How to make pineapple rasam with step-by-step pictures:
- Firstly, Wash and pressure cook toor dal with 3/4 cup of water and a pinch of turmeric powder for 3 whistles
- In a mixie jar add all the ingredients listed under “to grind” and grind into a fine mixture
- In a wide pan add 1 tablespoon of ghee and when the ghee is hot add mustard seeds and let them splutter
- Furthermore, add green chilli and roast them
- Add tomatoes and pineapple and cook for 5 minutes, mix well in-between
- Furthermore, add rasam powder and give a good mix
- Add the ground paste and mix well
- Furthermore add water, and required salt, boil for 5 minutes, and mix well in between
- Add dal and give a good mix
- Furthermore add chopped coriander leaves, curry leaves, ginger powder, and asafoetida and mix well
- Bring to a frothy boil and turn off the stove, tasty pineapple rasam is ready
Always loved this at weddings. Time to try at home with your recipe. Just waiting to find the not-so-sweet pineapple. 🙂
yes Apsara same here:-) oh ya
I have heard a lot about this rasam...never tasted 😉 I think you told me about this rasam long time back 😉 Looks fabulous....I will try it in some more years I guess 🙂
Yes dear, I told about this rasam a long back. finally i have posted this.Lazy me..Oh ya try it after some months
Yummy. My favorite fruit
Thanks Sri:-)
I love pineapples! Got to try this.
If you love pineapple I am sure you will enjoy this rasam:-)thanku
Rasam looks delicious! Love the addition of pineapple balancing out the flavours.
Thanku Nish:-)
Pineapple rasam is my favorite, your version looks delicious.
Thanku Swathi:-)
one of my fav rasam.. so refreshing
Thanku Veena:-)
Wow am drooling looking at your pictures- my mom used to make this often and am craving for it now.... yummmm V....
Thanku C:-) I can imagine,moms are best
True. ....
Ive always wanted to try pineapple rasam. Thanks for the recipe.
Do give it a try and share your feedback dear:-)
Love this flavorful rasam very much Vidhya...☺
Thanku Vani:-)
this pineapple rasam must be very delish...love the flavours and taste of this...
Thanku Gloria:-)
I'm gonna try his recipe ,Vidya...I just love anything with pineapples...
Sure Swapna, do try and let me know:-)
Yummy and very flavourful rasam!! Looks tempting!!
Thanks dear:-)
I have slowly grown to like Pineapple in various dishes. The rasam looks awesome. 🙂 I wonder how Pineapple found its way into mainstream South Indian cooking; Pineapple Sheera, Pineapple Gojju, Pineapple, Rasam.....
Pineapple Sheera, sounds interesting. do post the recipe Aruna, I havent heard of it:-)
Rasam with a fruity flavour would be a good alternative to the regular rasams. Who wouldn't like a change?
Yes Sridevi, totally:-)
I love this pineapple rasam a lot,looks so flavourful
Thanku Jayanthi:-)
It's been while since I've tasted this,... too lazy to make I guess. This post has kindles my craving Vidya, got to try this! Lovely presentation!
Thanku Mullai:-)
I am definitely going to try this. This looks very tempting.
Thanku SKD:-)
I love the flavors in this rasam.. sweet and tangy.. looks delicious.
Thanku Sona:-)
Wow this sounds delish! Can't wait to try... Me and my husband both are rasam fans though Im not a south Indianbut my husband isI am happy to discover your blog, now I know where to stop for authenic South Indian food
Thanks for stopping by.. Pleasure to have you here:-)
Hey I ned to write this! Made your pineapple rasam for Ugadi with mango rice and vada and had to tell, it tasted absolutely amazing! Specially with vada... Thank you so much for the beautiful recipe.
Wow thanks a lot:-) so nice to get such compliments