A thin, peppery tomato-tamarind broth that is both light and deeply aromatic.
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Tomato Rasam is a light, comforting bowl with a thin, peppery tomato-tamarind broth that is both light and deeply aromatic. Keep the cooking gentle so the spices stay fragrant and the broth tastes fresh rather than overcooked.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Crush pepper, cumin and garlic together roughly.
Simmer tomatoes and tamarind water with salt and turmeric until the tomatoes break down.
Add cooked dal and the crushed spice mixture with enough water for a thin broth.
When it turns frothy but before a hard boil, switch off and add a mustard-curry leaf tempering.
Notes & Tips
Rasam tastes brighter when it is not boiled aggressively after the spices go in. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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