Rasam

இரசம் (Rasam)

Rasam is one of the unique dish prepared in souther part of India, especially in Tamilnadu. There are several variety of rasam available and this recipe is made with tamarind and tomato. Whenever we host party, my North Indian friends wants me to bring this recipe to drink as soup.

Ingredients for Rasam

Tamarind – 1 tbsp
Tomato – 1
Pepper powder – 1 tsp
Cumin powder – 1 tsp
Garlic – 3 cloves
Curry leaves – 1 spring
Mustard seeds & urad dal – 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp
Oil – 1/4 tsp
Salt as needed
Cilantro – 1 tbsp

Preparation

Soak the tamarind in water for 20 to 30 minutes.
Extract the tamarind pulp.
Smash one tomato to the tamarind pulp.
Leave the juice and take out the skin of tomato.

Directions

Take a pan and pour oil, then add mustard seeds, urad dal, fenugreek seeds.
After the seeds crack, add curry leaves.
Now pour the tamarind + tomato juice into the pan (now you can hear the ssh sound); Add 1 cup water.
Then add pepper powder, cumin powder and salt.
Crush the garlic and add to the pan.
Allow the mixer to boil in a full flame.
When you see bubbles, switch off the stove.
Add chopped cilantro.
Rasam is ready now.