Rasam
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Dive into the spicy and tangy flavors of Rasam, a traditional South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and a medley of spices. Perfect as a starter or a comforting bowl on a chilly day.
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Easy
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp rasam powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Soak tamarind pulp in warm water and extract the juice.
- In a pot, heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, cooking until they begin to pop.
- Add minced garlic and chopped tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes are soft.
- Stir in turmeric powder, chili powder, black pepper, and rasam powder.
- Add tamarind juice and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
