Name: Authentic South Indian Rasam Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 2 medium Tomatoes (chopped); 1 lemon size Tamarind (small ball); 3 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons Toor dal (split pigeon peas), cooked and mashed; 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Red chili powder (or 2 dried red chilies); 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns (coarsely crushed); 1 sprig Curry leaves; 2 cloves Garlic (crushed); 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (preferably sesame or vegetable); Salt to taste; Fresh Coriander leaves (for garnish)