Rasam is a famous dish of South India, which is eaten with great fervor in every corner of India. It is not only amazing in taste, but is also beneficial for health. It is preferred to serve with rice, papad or vada. If you want to know the easy way to make it at home, then see the recipe given here.

Material:

• Tomato: 2 (thick cut)
• Tamarind: 1 teaspoon (soaked juice)
• Rasam powder: 1.5 tablespoons
• Sugar or jaggery powder: 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
• Turmeric Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: as per taste
• Coriander leaf: 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Curry Leaf: 1 Fist

For tempering:

• Ghee or oil: 1 tbsp
• Mustard: 1/2 teaspoon
• Whole Red Chili: 2
• Cumin: 1 teaspoon
• Curry Leaf: 1 Fist

Method of preparation:

1. Soak tamarind in hot water for 30 minutes and take out its juice and keep it aside.
2. Take 3 cups of water in a pan and add tomatoes, add a few drops of oil and a pinch of salt and cook until it becomes soft.
3. Then add tamarind anus, turmeric, torn curry leaves and half coriander.
4. Now add water to it and boil it. When it comes to a boil, add rasam powder, salt and sugar or jaggery and mix well and boil it again.
5. Heat ghee or oil in a pan to add tempering to the rasam. Add mustard seeds, red chili, cumin and curry leaves to it.
6. Mix this tempering in the rasam. Then close the heat.
7. Remove in serving bowl and decorate it with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Enjoy this delicious rasam and share it with your family!