Learn how to make Rasam (South Indian spicy, flavourful, tamarind soup) with this recipe video. This soup can be served as an appetizer or as a main with some sort of rice dish. Every family has their own rasam recipe and here's mine :)For more tasty recipes, tips and product reviews pleaseSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/eateastindianOur facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/EatEastIndianFollow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/EatEastIndianPinterest: http://pinterest.com/eateastindian/Instagram: http://instagram.com/eateastindianIngredients/ Method-Small piece of tamarind to make tamarind juice- 1/2 cup of water to soak pulp in- 2-3 tbsp oil - 1/2 tsp mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)- 1 dried red chilli- 10-12 dried curry leaves- 2-3 cloves of garlic chopped- 1/2 tsp turmeric- 1/2 tsp salt- 1/2 tsp pepper- 2 small tomatoes- 3-4 cups of water- cilantro leaves for garnish- Begin by soaking small portion of tamarind pulp in water. After about 10-15 mins, remove the pulp and pass the juice through a sieve. Set the juice aside. - Heat Oil in a pan and fry mustard+cumin seeds. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, dried red chilli (crushed or whole as per your preference), garlic cloves. Fry for 3-4 mins.- Add tomatoes. Add turmeric. Let tomatoes become tender. - Add tamarind juice. Mix well. Add water and bring to boil. then let simmer for 4-5 mins. - Add salt, pepper and garnish with cilantro leaves before serving. Serve warm.
