Pineapple Rasam

Pineapple Rasam is a unique and flavourful variation of the traditional South Indian rasam that beautifully blends sweet, tangy, and spicy tastes. Made with fresh pineapple, tomatoes, aromatic spices, and herbs, this rasam is a refreshing twist to the classic comfort soup served with rice or enjoyed as a warm drink.

🌿 Why Pineapple Rasam is Special

Unlike regular rasam recipes, Pineapple Rasam stands out because of its natural fruity sweetness combined with the tanginess of tomato and the warmth of freshly ground spices. The addition of juicy pineapple pieces enhances both texture and flavour, making it a festive favourite in many South Indian households, especially during special occasions and traditional feasts.

🥣 Health Benefits of Pineapple Rasam

Pineapple Rasam is not just delicious but also packed with nutrients:

• Boosts Digestion: Pineapple contains bromelain, which supports healthy digestion.

• Rich in Vitamin C: Helps strengthen immunity and improves skin health.

• Light and Comforting: The rasam spices aid in soothing cold, cough, and throat irritation.

• Low in Calories: A perfect light meal option that is nutritious and satisfying.

 Key Ingredients That Enhance Flavour

The authentic taste of Pineapple Rasam comes from a perfect balance of:

• Fresh pineapple chunks or puree

• Rasam powder or freshly ground spice mix

• Tomatoes for added depth

• Cumin and Rasam powder for aroma and spice

• Curry leaves and mustard seeds for traditional tempering

 Best Ways to Serve Pineapple Rasam

Pineapple Rasam can be enjoyed in multiple ways:

• Served hot with steamed rice and a drizzle of ghee

• Paired with papad or vegetable stir-fry

• Consumed as a soothing soup or appetiser

When to Prepare Pineapple Rasam

This rasam is often prepared during festivals, family gatherings, and special lunch menus. Its vibrant flavour makes it a refreshing addition to heavy festive meals and helps balance rich dishes.

 Tips to Make Perfect Pineapple Rasam

• Use ripe and naturally sweet pineapple for the best flavour.

• Maintain a balance between sweetness, tanginess, and spice.

• Avoid overboiling to preserve the fresh aroma.

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for enhanced taste.

Pineapple Rasam is a comforting, flavour-packed dish that combines tradition with a refreshing fruity twist. Whether served with rice or enjoyed as a soup, this South Indian delicacy is sure to delight your taste buds with its unique blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavours.

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Pineapple Rasam

Niranjana Sankaranarayanan

Pineapple rasam is a special variety of rasam with distinct flavour and taste. It is a twist to the traditional one with littlebit of sourness and sweetness. Here in my place, I get a lot of pineapples at Rs 10 per fruit during the season. So I wanted to try something new with the pineapple. I remember having Pineapple rasam in many weddings. And I tried the same and it was yummy. This is such a flavourful, delicious rasam to have with papad and hot rice. Now everyone in the family are in love with this rasam.

Some Rasam recipes to try from my blog

Paruppu Rasam

Tomato Rasam

Kollu Rasam

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Rasam

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Servings 4

Equipment

• Mixie

Ingredients

  

• 3 rings Pineapple Chop into small cubes
• 4 rings Pineapple To grind
• 1 no Tomato
• 1 tsp Rasam podi
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp Pepper powder optional
• 1/2 tsp Jeera powder
• A pinch Asafoetida
• As req Salt
• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves

To temper

• 1 tsp Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 2 nos Red chilli
• few Curry leaves

Instructions

 

• Chop the pineapple into big cubes and grind 4 rings of the pineapple into a fine puree. Keep it aside.
• Chop 3 rings as cubes for garnishing and the tomatoes into big pieces.
• In a kadai, add oil and splutter mustard seeds.
• Once they crack, add jeera, red chilli , curry leaves and saute until they turn golden brown.
• Now add chopped tomatoes, curry leaves.
• Add the chopped pineapple pieces into the kadai.
• At this point, you can add salt, turmeric powder.
• Then add rasam powder, cumin powder and jaggery.
• Mix everything well.
• Add the ground pineapple, required quantity of water and allow it to cook in low to medium flame.
• When the rasam starts forming foam, it is done.
• Garnish it with chopped coriander.
• Serve it with hot rice and papad.

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Chop the pineapple into big cubes and grind 4 rings of the pineapple into a fine puree. Keep it aside.

• Chop 3 rings as cubes for garnishing and the tomatoes into big pieces.

• In a kadai, add oil and splutter mustard seeds.

• Once they crack, add jeera, red chilli , curry leaves and saute until they turn golden brown.

• Now add chopped tomatoes, curry leaves.

• Add the chopped pineapple pieces into the kadai.

• At this point, you can add salt, turmeric powder. 

• Then add rasam powder, cumin powder and jaggery.

• Mix everything well.

• Add the ground pineapple, required quantity of water and allow it to cook in low to medium flame.

• When the rasam starts forming foam, it is done.

• Garnish it with chopped coriander.

• Serve it with hot rice and papad.

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