Rasam: Spicy vegetarian soup

1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp peppercorn
1 to 2 red chilli
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 cup onion

1 tbsp curry leaves
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup tomato
1 tsp tamarind
3 to 4 cups water


Dry roast cumin seeds, fennel seeds, red chillie and peppercorn then grind it.  Soak the tamarind in hot water, make pulp and leave aside. 


Heat the oil and put the mustard seeds.  When the mustard seeds splutter add the onions, curry leaves, garlic, ginger and saute.  Saute the tomato and salt.  Then add the tamarind water and simmer until desired consistency.  
This easy to make delicious rasam recipe is from my aunt.

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21 comments:

  1. Tempting and inviting...
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  2. Spicy and warming..yummy! Did you use dried curry leaves?

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  3. So you have not used any rasam powder...Looks comfort bowl to me...

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  4. Totally lip smacking!!!!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  5. Bookmarked:) am gonna try it soon insha Allah.

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  6. Comforting rasam is always the best on lazy days

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  7. Mouthwatering & too very tempting!!!!!!

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  8. Very comforting n all time fav..

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  9. Nice and delicious preparation and love to have it anytime..

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  10. This looks so good and great for this time of year :)

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  11. Ahh this is a delicious recipe indeed!!

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