Rasam Recipe - Traditional Tamil Tangy Tomato Soup

Authentic Tamil rasam recipe - a tangy, spicy, comforting soup made with tomatoes, tamarind, and rasam powder. Perfect for digestion and immunity.

• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup tamarind extract
• 2 tbsp rasam powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Few curry leaves
• Coriander leaves for garnish
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups water
• For tempering: 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 dry red chilies, 2 garlic cloves (crushed)

1. 1

   In a pot, add chopped tomatoes, tamarind extract, rasam powder, turmeric, and 2 cups water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes until tomatoes are mushy.

3. 3

   Mash the tomatoes with the back of a ladle.

4. 4

   Add 1 more cup of water and salt. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Once it starts bubbling, turn off the heat. Don't overcook - rasam should be frothy.

6. 6

   In a small pan, heat ghee. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

7. 7

   Add cumin seeds, dry red chilies, curry leaves, and crushed garlic. Fry for 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Pour the tempering into the rasam. Don't mix immediately.

9. 9

   Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes for flavors to infuse.

10. 10

    Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Per serving. Values are approximate.