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Rasam – South Indian Spiced Tamarind Soup

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Rasam – South Indian Spiced Tamarind Soup

Rasam is a tangy, spiced South Indian soup made with tamarind, pepper, and garlic. Known for its digestive and healing properties, rasam is light yet flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: South Indian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 1 lemon-sized tamarind ball soaked
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp rasam powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper crushed
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Curry leaves mustard seeds, dried red chili (for tempering)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Extract tamarind juice and set aside.
  2. Boil with tomatoes, turmeric, rasam powder, garlic, and pepper.
  3. Simmer until frothy.
  4. Prepare tempering with oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chili.
  5. Pour over rasam and serve hot.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Drink as a soup for digestion.
  • Serve with steamed rice.
  • Pairs well with papad or dry sabzi.