Pepper Rasam
Soothing pepper-cumin rasam
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
A peppery, comforting rasam that doubles as a cold remedy. Freshly pounded pepper and cumin give it warmth, while tamarind and tomato keep it bright.
Method
- 1
Coarsely pound pepper, cumin and garlic.
- 2
Extract tamarind juice and add crushed tomato, salt, turmeric and the pounded mix.
- 3
Boil until it froths and the raw smell goes. Do not let it roll-boil for too long.
- 4
Add dal water if using, plus coriander, and switch off as it froths up.
- 5
Temper mustard and red chilli in ghee and pour over.
Tips & notes
- Once rasam froths, never boil it hard or it turns bitter.
