Rasam
Indian (South) · South Asia
STOVETOP
7/10
Peppery, tangy tomato-tamarind broth — South Indian soup.
Why It Works
Black pepper provides heat instead of chili; the thin broth is meant to be sipped or mixed with rice.
Key Ingredients
tomatoes
tamarind
black pepper
cumin
garlic
curry leaves
mustard seeds
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