Keto South Indian Rasam

Warm, tangy, and bursting with bold South Indian flavors, this Keto South Indian Rasam is a delightful low-carb twist on a traditional classic. Infused with the aromatic goodness of tamarind, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and freshly ground spices, this rasam delivers a perfectly balanced combination of heat and tang. Tempered in ghee with sizzling mustard seeds, cumin, and fragrant curry leaves, it elevates your taste buds to new heights. Ready in under 30 minutes, this keto-friendly soup is both quick and nutrient-packed, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome appetizer or side dish. Garnished with fresh cilantro and seasoned to perfection, this rasam pairs beautifully with keto-friendly accompaniments or can be enjoyed as a standalone bowl of comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
• 4 cups Water
• 2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
• 10 Curry leaves, fresh
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 1 Green chili, slit lengthwise
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a deep saucepan, combine the tamarind paste and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped tomatoes, crushed garlic, grated ginger, slit green chili, turmeric, black pepper, and red chili powder (if using) to the tamarind-water mixture. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

While the mixture simmers, heat ghee in a small tempering pan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add mustard seeds to the hot ghee. Once the seeds start to splutter, add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour the tempered spices into the simmering soup and add salt. Stir well and let the rasam simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and add freshly chopped cilantro. Mix well and let the rasam rest for a minute for the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve hot as a soup or as a side dish with keto-friendly accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1370.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	369.7

Total Fat 17.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 2429.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 593.1mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1107.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 50.4%