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Squeeze the pulp to extract the juice and discard the fibers. Mix the extract with the remaining water.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the tamarind","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the black pepper, cumin seeds, and garlic cloves together. Set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the black pepper, cumin seeds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a pot, add the tamarind water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the raw smell of tamarind goes away.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the tamarind water, turmeric powder, and salt","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the ground pepper-cumin-garlic mix to the pot. Simmer for just 2-3 minutes. If the mixture starts frothing up, turn off the heat immediately.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the ground pepper-cumin-garlic mix","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"For tempering, heat oil or ghee in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add red chilies, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Fry for 30 seconds and pour the tempering over the rasam.","group":"Finishing","title":"For tempering, heat oil or ghee","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using freshly ground pepper and cumin provides the best aroma. Do not boil for too long after adding the ground spices to preserve the medicinal properties of the pepper.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian","Telugu"]},"course":["soup","side"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["mortar and pestle","pot","small tempering pan"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_fat","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approximately 180ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Spice mix can be ground in advance and stored in an airtight container for 2 days."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stove; do not let it boil vigorously to maintain flavor."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_5e03f894a1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d906c7e4-5784-496b-a188-c20ee56ef3d3","imageAlt":"Miriyala Rasam (Pepper Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["rasam","pepper","spicy","digestive","south indian","telugu","soup"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Miriyala Rasam (Pepper Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:30:50.938Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:30:50.938Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_758c4d0ae6","slug":"indian-vegetable-soup","title":"Indian Vegetable Soup","description":"A comforting, aromatic, and nutritious Indian-style vegetable soup (Shorba) flavored with warm spices and ginger.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_758c4d0ae6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c15e44c7-59cf-4f8d-bbdc-0f5c11a6d65d","imageAlt":"Indian Vegetable Soup — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","vegetable soup","indian cuisine","low calorie","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_3e3b5dfbee","slug":"makai-ka-shorba-indian-corn-soup","title":"Makai ka Shorba (Indian Corn Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Indian-style sweet corn soup infused with ginger, green chilies, and tempered with cumin. 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