Brinjal Rasam

Name: Brinjal Rasam
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 6 long brinjals; 1 medium onion; 2 green chillies; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tsp jaggery; 2 tbsp coriander leaves; 1 lemon-sized tamarind; 4 tsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 dried red chillies; 1/2 tsp hing; 10 curry leaves; water; steamed rice

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:10min

Smoky roasted brinjals meet tangy tamarind and a touch of sweetness from jaggery in this comforting south indian rasam. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together quickly with a sizzling tempering of spices. Perfect to pour over hot steamed rice with crunchy papads on the side, this brinjal rasam is a homely dish that feels like comfort in a bowl.

Updated at: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:41:09 GMT