Whole30 South Indian Rasam
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this vibrant and flavorful South Indian Rasam, a nourishing soup that brings authentic regional ingredients into a healthy dietary framework. Packed with ripe tomatoes, aromatic curry leaves, and bold spices like mustard seeds and cumin, this dish captures the essence of traditional South Indian cuisine while aligning with Whole30 guidelines using coconut aminos as a soy-free alternative. The combination of garlic, ginger, cracked black pepper, and turmeric creates a warming, immune-boosting broth that's perfect for cozy nights or a light, wholesome lunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this rasam can be savored as a standalone soup or paired with your favorite vegetable side dish for a complete, compliant meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoons Cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 small Dried red chilies
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
1. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set them aside. Peel the garlic and ginger, then finely mince them together into a paste.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them sputter for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute, ensuring you don’t burn the spices.
4. Stir in the garlic-ginger paste and sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down.
6. Pour in the water and mix well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the coconut aminos and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
8. Remove the rasam from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
9. Serve warm as a soup or pair with a Whole30-compliant vegetable side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1787 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
