Rasam is a brothy soup that can include a variety of ingredients, including lentils, tamarind juice, tomatoes, garlic, black pepper, and other spices. This south Indian specialty can be served hot or cold, and is eaten alone or over rice. Indian immigrants to America brought rasam and many other traditional Indian dishes.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
Directions
- Grind peppercorns in a peppermill or coffee grinder until they form a coarse powder.
- In large pot, combine tomato, pepper, salt, sugar, and tamarind juice, and water.
- Bring to a boil over low heat.
- Season with mustard, asafetida, curry leaves, cumin, and ghee.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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