Rasam

A thin, peppery, tamarind-tomato soup that comforts on any day.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 tbsp rasam powder
• 1/4 cup cooked toor dal
• Mustard seeds, curry leaves
• Coriander leaves

Method

1. Simmer tomatoes and tamarind pulp with rasam powder in water.
2. Add cooked dal and simmer 10 min until fragrant.
3. Temper mustard seeds and curry leaves, add to the pot.
4. Finish with coriander leaves; serve hot with rice.