Lentil and Tomato Rasam

Lentil and Tomato Rasam

Rating
5.0 
An aromatic and flavourful traditional South Indian soup.
Yields Preparation Time Cooking Time
4 15 mins 30 mins

Ingredients

Directions

1. Pour one litre of boiling water over lentils in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and skim off any foam. Turn to medium heat and add turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, chili peppers split lengthways, garlic and ginger. Cook for 15-20 minutes whisking occasionally until thickened.
2. Stir in chopped and deseeded tomatoes and cook for a further 10-12 minutes
3. Spray a pan with low calorie spray and over a medium heat fry the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek leaves for one minute
4. Stir in toasted seeds and fenugreek leaves and serve

Nutritional Summary

There are 112 calories in 1 serving of Lentil and Tomato Rasam.
Calorie Breakdown: 10% fat, 67% carbs, 23% prot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
per serve
per serve
% RI*
Energy
468 kj
6%
112 kcal
Fat
1.38g
2%
Saturated Fat
0.147g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat
0.522g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Carbohydrates
19.99g
8%
Sugar
6.62g
7%
Fibre
4.2g
Protein
6.71g
13%
Salt
0.16g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
Potassium
581mg
29%
* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)
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