South Indian Rasam
Warm your soul with the comforting and aromatic flavors of **South Indian Rasam**, a traditional thin soup brimming with bold spices and tangy tamarind. This quick and easy recipe features fresh tomatoes, earthy garlic, and a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a touch of asafoetida, creating a perfect balance of heat and zest. Made in under 30 minutes, this vegetarian dish is ideal as a light soup or a flavorful accompaniment to steamed rice. Packed with the goodness of black pepper and cumin, this rasam also offers potential digestive benefits, making it both delicious and nourishing. Perfect for rainy days or when you crave something warm and spicy, this authentic recipe is a must-try for lovers of South Indian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 grams Tamarind
- 750 ml Water
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 pinch Asafoetida
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
Soak the tamarind in 100 ml of warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze and extract the juice, then set it aside.
Chop the tomatoes finely and crush the garlic cloves lightly.
In a saucepan, add 750 ml of water, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, add the tamarind extract and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the raw smell of tamarind fades.
Coarsely crush black pepper and cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle.
In a small pan, heat oil over medium flame. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
Add cumin seeds, crushed garlic, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the hot oil. Saute for a few seconds until the garlic turns golden brown.
Pour this tempering into the simmering rasam and immediately switch off the heat.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with steamed rice or as a standalone soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2407 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
