South Indian Tomato Rasam

[iswari]

I've usually made it with fresh tomatoes and letting the dal and broth separate, as I learned from my Indian friend's mom...but, after having a pureed version at a local restaurant, I've successfully experimented with using organic crushed tomatoes & pureeing. It's a spicy soup, traditionally served over rice (or just on its own). The South Indian

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[missruckus]

what is rasam powder?

[iswari]

It's a mix of powdered spices. You can get it at any Indian grocery store, or you can make your own (search for formulations online).

[esoterikgardin]

i love rasam.
i have one word for you, though, as a suggestion: ginger! :-9
you can cook the toor dal with slices of ginger and then remove them, even. gives it a nice flavor.