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Rasam Base

Tamarind and roasted rasam spices in one sachet. Add a chopped tomato and water, simmer, and serve with rice or in a cup. Thin, tangy tamarind with peppery heat and cumin.

• Time: About 10 minutes
• Makes: 10 servings (1 sachet per serving)
• Pack: 10 sachets, 15 g each

Ingredients

Tamarind (30%), coriander seed, black pepper (8%), cumin, salt, toor dal, red chilli, jaggery, dried curry leaf, turmeric, asafoetida (contains wheat flour).

Allergens

Contains: Wheat (in asafoetida). May contain: Mustard. Always check the pack label.

You add

• Ripe tomato, chopped, 1/2 cup
• Water, 250 ml

How to make it

1. Simmer 1/2 cup chopped tomato in 250 ml water for 5 minutes, until soft.
2. Stir in one sachet and simmer gently for 3 minutes, until a light froth rises. Do not let it boil hard.
3. Taste, then finish it as you like.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Questions

Can I drink it as a soup?

Yes. Many people sip rasam from a cup. Add a little more water if you like it thinner.

Ingredients to know

• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Black pepper
• Curry leaves
• Coriander
• Chilli
• Jaggery
• Tamarind

Kitchen tips for this blend

• How can I use lemon, tamarind or other souring ingredients without overpowering the dish?
• How can I rescue a curry that has become too sour?
• When should I add a finishing tadka to improve a dish's aroma?

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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 28 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.