Jeera Rasam

Jeera Rasam is a flavorful South Indian soup made with cumin seeds, tomatoes, and spices. It's known for its tangy and aromatic taste, perfect for cold days or as a soothing dish anytime.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds jeera
• 1-2 dried red chilies
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida hing
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1-2 green chilies, slit
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Instructions:

Heat ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds

Let them splutter

Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and asafoetida

Saute for a few seconds

Add turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes

Cook until tomatoes are soft

Add tamarind paste and slit green chilies

Mix well

Pour in water and bring to a boil

Simmer for 5-7 minutes

Add chopped coriander leaves and salt

Stir well

Serve hot