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Rasam

A thin South Indian pepper-tomato broth that crackles with mustard seeds and is brightened by tamarind.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 95kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 1 dried red chili
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions

  • Blend tomatoes with 1 cup water until smooth.
  • Heat ghee; add mustard seeds until they pop.
  • Add cumin, curry leaves, red chili, and hing; fry 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato puree, turmeric, and pepper.
  • Add tamarind paste and remaining water.
  • Bring to a boil; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt.
  • Serve hot, garnished with coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g
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