Ebru EkşioğluCuisinier de Ligne
20 July 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

Rasam is a light South Indian soup made with tomatoes and tamarind in a spiced, tangy broth. Believed to aid digestion, it can also be mixed with rice.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Toast the spices

2 min

Cook the garlic, ground red pepper, cumin, and black pepper in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.

2

Add the tomato

8 min

Add the tomato and cook for 8 minutes.

3

Simmer the soup

15 min

Add the tamarind paste, lentils, and water. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, then adjust the salt.

4

Serve

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
160 kcalCalories
5 gProtein
18 gCarbohydrate
8 gFat
4 gFiber
5 gSugar
420 mgSodium
1 gSaturated Fat
Protein 12% Carbohydrate 44% Fat 44%
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