South Indian Rasam

Experience the soul-soothing flavors of South India with this aromatic and tangy South Indian Rasam recipe. Made with tamarind, juicy tomatoes, and a blend of fragrant spices like cumin, black pepper, and asafoetida, this quick-to-prepare dish is the epitome of comfort food. Enhanced by a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and golden-browned garlic, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly rasam is perfect as a light soup or a zesty accompaniment to steamed rice. With its irresistible combination of spice and tang, this quintessential South Indian delicacy is a must-try for anyone seeking authentic Indian flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Soak the tamarind in 100 ml of warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze and extract the juice, then set it aside.

Step 2

Chop the tomatoes finely and crush the garlic cloves lightly.

Step 3

In a saucepan, add 750 ml of water, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Bring it to a boil.

Step 4

Once boiling, add the tamarind extract and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the raw smell of tamarind fades.

Step 5

Coarsely crush black pepper and cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle.

Step 6

In a small pan, heat oil over medium flame. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

Step 7

Add cumin seeds, crushed garlic, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the hot oil. Saute for a few seconds until the garlic turns golden brown.

Step 8

Pour this tempering into the simmering rasam and immediately switch off the heat.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed rice or as a standalone soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	263.1

Total Fat 16.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2407.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 150.6mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 872.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 42.2%