🍍πŸ₯£ Pineapple Rasam

Bright, sweet, tangy, soothing, and gently uplifting

Spice Level: 🌢️ Mild

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Serves: 4–6
Calories (approx): 130–150 per serving

πŸ₯„ Sacred Spoons & Simmered Memories

🌿 Introduction

Pineapple Rasam is a lesser-known but deeply beloved South Indian specialty β€” often prepared
in temple kitchens and festive homes.
This rasam balances natural sweetness, gentle tang, and peppery warmth, creating a broth
that feels light yet comforting.

Unlike sharp rasams, pineapple rasam is soft-spoken and aromatic, making it ideal for digestion,
post-festival meals, or days when the body craves calm.

β€œSome rasams surprise you β€” softly, sweetly, and at just the right moment.”

Pineapple Rasam

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πŸ“ Ingredients

Masala Base

  • Pineapple – 1 cup, finely chopped

  • Tomato – 1 small, chopped

  • Tamarind paste – Β½ tsp

  • Turmeric powder – ΒΌ tsp

  • Water – 3 cups

  • Salt – to taste

To Grind Coarse

  • Black peppercorns – ΒΎ tsp

  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

  • Coriander seeds – 1 tsp

  • Green chilli – Β½, optional

For Tempering

  • Ghee – 1 tbsp

  • Mustard seeds – Β½ tsp

  • Curry leaves – 8–10

  • Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch

Finishing

  • Fresh coriander – 1–2 tsp, finely chopped

🍽️ Instructions

  • Cook Pineapple Base
    Simmer pineapple, tomato, tamarind paste, turmeric, salt, and water for     10 minutes until aromatic.

  • Grind Spices
    Coarsely grind pepper, cumin, coriander seeds, and green chilli.

  • Simmer Rasam
    Add ground spices to the pot. Let the rasam gently foam β€”     do not boil hard.

  • Tempering Magic
    Heat ghee, splutter mustard seeds, add curry leaves and hing. Pour over rasam and cover.

  • Finish & Serve
    Garnish with coriander and serve warm.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Pairs beautifully with plain rice and ghee

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

Pineapple rasam reminds us that tradition isn’t always fiery β€” sometimes it’s sweet, subtle, and quietly joyful.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

Cook's Wisdom

Tip: Temple-style tip: Keep spices gentle and aroma-forward.

  • Too sweet? Add extra pepper or a splash of tamarind water.

  • Too tangy? Balance with a pinch of jaggery (optional).

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 140

  • Carbs 28g

  • Fat 4g

  • Fiber 3g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

A softly spiced rasam that comforts without overwhelming β€” festive, fragrant, and quietly nourishing.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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