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Rasam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Rasam

🇮🇳 Indian

A quiet classic from the south Indian tiffin room — soft, buttery with pepper, and made to be eaten hot off the steam. Ready in 40 minutes including prep. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Rice2 cups
  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
  • Black Pepper1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the batter or base with the rice and seasonings.

  2. 2

    Steam or cook per the style — covered, gentle heat, until just set.

  3. 3

    Serve hot with coconut chutney.

Chef's tip

Fermented batter smells faintly sour and lifts with a spoon — trust your nose.

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Watch how it's made

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