South Indian Tomato and
Tamarind Soup (Rasam)
SLOW COOKER SIZE: 3½ QUART
(3.32 L);
COOKING TIME: 4 HOURS ON HIGH;
YIELD: 12 CUPS (2.84 L)
This soup is a mainstay in most South
Indian households. The unique and
tangy flavor comes from the
combination of tomatoes and tamarind.
I experimented with several recipes
shared with me by family friends, only
to find them complicated. They’d have
you soak or pressure cook the lentils,
then cook the tomatoes separately, and
then make the tempering (tarka) on the
side. I honestly didn’t have time for