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Squeeze the pulp to extract the juice, strain, and discard the fiber.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the tamarind","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Coarsely crush the garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle to form a fragrant spice paste.","group":"Preparation","title":"Coarsely crush the garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a pot, combine the tamarind extract, mashed tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt, and the crushed spice paste. Add the remaining 2 cups of water.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the tamarind extract, mashed tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the pot on medium heat and cook until the mixture starts to froth up and just begins to boil. Turn off the heat immediately.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the pot on medium heat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat ghee or oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Saute for 30 seconds.","group":"Tempering","title":"Heat ghee or oil","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the tempering over the rasam. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and cover with a lid for a few minutes before serving to trap the flavors.","group":"Finalizing","title":"Pour the tempering","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finalizing"}],"notes":"Do not boil rasam for too long; once it starts to froth up, turn off the heat to preserve the delicate aroma. For best results, use fresh tamarind and hand-crushed spices.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian","Tamil"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["pot","mortar and pestle","small tempering pan","strainer"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","low_fat"],"allergens":["mustard"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":750,"unit":"ml","note":"Serves about 3 cups"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Spice paste can be prepared 1 day ahead. Tamarind extract can be stored in fridge for 2 days."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop; do not bring to a rolling boil again."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_de64098b08%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7b5f2400-ba3e-4431-826b-f31a0e791532","imageAlt":"Rasam (South Indian Spiced Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["rasam","spicy soup","south indian","healthy","digestion","vegan friendly"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Rasam (South Indian Spiced Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:22:54.136Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:22:54.136Z","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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It's widely enjoyed for its digestive benefits and as a soul-warming remedy for colds.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian","Telugu"]},"course":["soup","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_fat","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"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","tags":["rasam","pepper","spicy","digestive","south indian","telugu","soup"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":5}]}