Rasam

Name: Rasam
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp black pepper, crushed; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; Fresh coriander, for garnish; Curry leaves

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Also known as: Saaru, Chaaru, South Indian Pepper Soup

About this dish

A thin, tangy, and peppery South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and spices.

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Ingredients

🍅3 tomatoes, chopped

🍋2 tbsp tamarind paste

🌶️1 tsp black pepper, crushed

🌱1 tsp cumin seeds

🧄2 cloves garlic, crushed

🌿Fresh coriander, for garnish

🍃Curry leaves

Method

Serves 2

Simmer tomatoes and tamarind paste in water until soft.

Crush pepper, cumin, and garlic together and add to the pot.

Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.

In a separate small pan, heat a little oil and fry curry leaves and mustard seeds, then pour over the rasam.

Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Rasam is a South Indian staple often served alongside rice as part of a meal, and is also valued as a comforting, digestive dish.

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