Rasam / இரசம்

Rasam is a spicy soup that can be eaten with rice or on its own. It’s great for cold days or when you’re feeling sick.

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Rasam

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Equipment

• Ural (உரல்)/Mortar and Pestle

Ingredients

  

• ⅓ cup Coriander Seeds (மல்லி)
• 7 Dried Red Chili Peppers (செத்தல் மிளகாய்)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (மிளகு)
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds (சின்னசீரகம்)
• ¼ Medium Red Onion (வெங்காயம்)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (பூண்டு)
• 3.5 cups Water (தண்ணீர்)
• 1 tsp Tamarind Concentrate (புளி)
• 1 tsp Salt (உப்பு)
• 5 Curry Leaves (கறிவேப்பிலை)

Instructions

 

• Add coriander seeds and dried red chili pepper to ural and grind well.
• Add black pepper and cumin seeds and grind well.
• Add sliced onions and garlic and grind slightly.
• Transfer mixture to a pot. Add water, tamarind concentrate, and salt. Cook on medium heat.
  
• Once mixture boils, add more tamarind concentrate or salt to taste. When done, add curry leaves and remove pot off stove.