Tomato Rasam

Rasam (meaning ‘essence’) is the soup of Southwest India where the health-conscious swear by its medicinal properties. Quickly made – despite the list of ingredients – rasam is clean-tasting, warming and easily digestible. Traditionally served in small glasses, it clears the palate and complements richer dishes. For a no-fuss light meal, it’s hard to beat rasam and a bowl of plainly boiled rice.