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To make it gluten-free, skip adding asafoetida. You can even make this without the beetroot. It will just be simple rasam rice. You can also add carrots instead of or along with beets. If making this Indian food for kids, tone down the spice level. This vegan Indian dish is like comfort food for us and especially after long days of travel when we get back home, we are always craving either rasam rice or dal rice. It is also our go-to meal when someone falls sick or is feeling low in energy. It’s simple, easy and quick to make. Rasam is also easy to digest. There are many varieties of rasam. I have shared three of them here - Tomato rasam, Paruppu rasam, and Jeera Milagu rasam. Beetroot rasam is another popular variety. I have used my family’s beets rasam recipe and prepared this easy and delicious meal called Beetroot rasam rice in the Instant Pot! Rasam rice in a cooker is a great idea! Try it! This Instant Pot beetroot rasam sadam is my kind of comfort food in a bowl. It is tangy, peppery, fragrant from spices used and a wholesome dish to have on any day. Lentils - In order to make an authentic rasam recipe, you need lentils. It gives so much soul to the dish. They are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. Rice - Although any white rice is the preferred choice here, you can use brown rice or quinoa as well. Peppercorn and asafoetida help the secretion of acids that aid digestion. They also prevent the formation of gas and flatulence. Black pepper also ensures smooth metabolism by removing all toxins. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon gives it the required tang. Tomatoes - Rasam in incomplete without tomatoes. The juicy red tomato makes this rasam very flavorful. Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned ones for this recipe. Mustard seeds, cumin, and fennel seeds give rasam rice an intense flavor. Ghee (not in pic) is essential in rasam. The flavor of ghee over rasam rice is pure bliss. Do add it if you are not vegan. Tamarind - You can use paste, puree, or as is. Adding tamarind eases bowel movement and soothes the digestive system.
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