By Akshara
August 18, 2025
Rasam is a thin, spicy South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, black pepper, and spices. It is especially comforting during heavy monsoon days as it warms the body and aids digestion.
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind (soaked in warm water) 2 tomatoes (chopped) 2 tbsp rasam powder (store-bought or homemade) 1 tsp black pepper (crushed) 2–3 garlic cloves (smashed) 2 dry red chillies 1 tsp mustard seeds A few curry leaves 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped) 1 tsp ghee or oil Salt to taste
Extract tamarind water from soaked tamarind and set aside.
Heat ghee in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chillies, and garlic. Sauté briefly.
Add tamarind water, chopped tomatoes, rasam powder, black pepper, and salt. Let it boil for 7–8 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot as a soup or with steamed rice.