Tomato Rasam

Tomato Rasam — peppery South Indian tomato soup

Introduction Tomato rasam is a thin, peppery South Indian soup — tangy tomatoes simmered with tamarind, garlic, cumin and black pepper, finished with a mustard-seed tempering. Comforting when you have a cold, light on the stomach, and ready in 20 minutes. Serve as a soup or pour over hot rice with a spoon of ghee. … Read more

South Indian Vegetable Kurma

South Indian Vegetable Kurma — creamy coconut vegetable curry

Introduction Vegetable kurma is a creamy, mildly spiced South Indian curry — mixed vegetables simmered in a coconut and cashew-based gravy with curry leaves and gentle spices. Unlike North Indian curries, it gets its richness from coconut rather than cream. Wonderful with idli, dosa, appam or plain rice. Recipe facts Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking … Read more