# Rasam

A simple and spicy rasam that can be made using rasam powder.

- Total time: 17 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tsp Rasam powder
- 3 nos Tomato
- Ginger & garlic (Roughly pounded)
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 3 cups Water
- 2 tsp Tamarind puree
- Coriander leaves
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 0.25 tsp Mustard seeds
- 0.25 tsp Urad Dal
- 0.25 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 nos Red chili
- Curry leaves

## Instructions

1. Take a deep sauce pan and add one tablespoon of oil.
2. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, and a few red chilies to the hot oil.
3. Add roughly pounded ginger and garlic to the pan.
4. Add curry leaves to the pan.
5. Add three medium-sized tomatoes to the mixture.
6. Add a teaspoon of salt and mix well.
7. Add about two to three teaspoons of rasam powder to the mix.
8. After sautéing the tomatoes for about two minutes, add three to four cups of water.
9. Let the mixture boil for 10 to 15 minutes on medium flame.
10. Add about two teaspoons of thick tamarind puree and mix well.
11. Let it boil for another five minutes.
12. Check the seasoning and ensure the salt is okay.
13. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

## Equipment

- Sauce pan

## Tips

- Using big chunks of tomatoes is recommended for rasam, but finely chopped tomatoes can also be used.
- The amount of rasam powder can be adjusted to taste.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/e9qVOiZ9o5s?si=lbFIlif_pJipc8Bb
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/53782f21-a660-49c7-bb29-2965c0d3d4b0
- Extracted: 2025-11-03

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