Rasam

Ingredients:

• Tamarind paste : 1 tsp (or small lemon size tamarind)
• Rasam powder : 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Black pepper – 1 tsp
• Garlic cloves – 2
• Curry leaves – a few
• oil – 2 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Add tamarind paste and salt to 350 ml of hot water. If you are not using the paste, extract the tamarind juice from the lemon sized tamarind and use
2. In between, grind cumin seeds, black pepper, garlic, curry leaves
3. Heat oil, add the ground masala and fry for a minute or two
4. Now add the tamarind water to the masala followed by rasam powder
5. Let it boil for few seconds and then remove from heat.

Serve hot with steamed rice and papad/veg curry

Tags: rasam, Soups