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Garlic Rasam

🇮🇳 Indian

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

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Garlic6 cloves
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Rice2 cups
  • Tamarind Paste1 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

Everything in the tiffin family is eaten hot; time your serving, not your cooking.

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