By Govind Kaushik
September 21, 2025
A delectable South Indian stew that features ripe tomatoes, tamarind, and other spices. It is a comforting, tangy bowl of soup that is surprisingly easy to make at home. Check out how to make this classic dish!
4 pureed ripe tomatoes 2 cups tamarind water 1 tsp rasam powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin seeds 3-4 crushed garlic cloves 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 dried red chillies A pinch of asafoetida 1 sprig of curry leaves 2 tsp oil or ghee Fresh coriander leaves Salt to taste
Start by boiling tomatoes in tamarind water, turmeric, and salt, and simmer until the tomatoes soften.
Now add rasam powder, pepper, cumin, garlic for flavour, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, add dry chillies, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida.
Pour the tempering into the rasam, stir well, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve this hot, delicious soup with rice and papad.