dinner · vegetarian · gluten-free
Rasam (tamarind pepper soup)
Thin, tangy South Indian soup of tamarind, tomato, black pepper and cumin—sipped or poured over rice.
- Time
- 25min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Simmer tomatoes, tamarind, turmeric, salt and water 8 minutes, crushing the tomatoes.
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2
Add the crushed pepper, cumin and garlic (and rasam powder).
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3
Bring just to a froth—don't boil hard—and turn off the heat.
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4
Fry the tempering and pour it in.
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5
Add cilantro and serve hot.
