Tamil Nadu Rasam Pepper Tamarind Thin Soup Healing Classic

Method

1. 1

   Combine tamarind water, quartered tomato, crushed black pepper, rasam powder and turmeric in a pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil. Simmer on medium for 6 to 8 minutes until tomatoes are soft.

3. 3

   Add the cooked toor dal liquid (the thin water from cooking dal — the dal itself can be used for sambar).

4. 4

   The dal liquid adds body without thickness.

5. 5

   Simmer 3 minutes. Season with salt.

6. 6

   For tempering: heat 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add mustard seeds — pop.

7. 7

   Add asafoetida, curry leaves and dried red chillies.

8. 8

   Pour tempering over the rasam. Add fresh coriander.

9. 9

   Rasam should be thin enough to drink from a cup — it is poured over rice or drunk directly.