Tomato Rasam
Rasam is a popular South Indian soup. It's often served with other dishes or eaten on its own.
This vegan version is made with tomatoes and a blend of spices. It's a quick and easy recipe to make.
You can serve it hot or with rice.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 25, 2026Share
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Rasam is a popular South Indian soup. It's often served with other dishes or eaten on its own.
This vegan version is made with tomatoes and a blend of spices. It's a quick and easy recipe to make.
You can serve it hot or with rice.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 13
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
0.25 teaspoon black mustard seed
5 fresh curry leaves
1 large tomato, diced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, freshly ground
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pinches ground dried turmeric
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 cups water
2 teaspoons tamarind paste
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 0.25 teaspoon of black mustard seed. When they start to sputter, add 5 fresh curry leaves and 1 large diced tomato. Season with 1 teaspoon of freshly ground cumin seed, 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and 2 pinches of ground dried turmeric. Add 3 crushed cloves of garlic. Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Stir in 2 teaspoons of tamarind paste and add salt to taste. Simmer for 2 minutes.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro. You can drink it like soup or eat it with rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 4g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 14mg
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Total Carbohydrate 7g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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