Rasam is a South Indian soup with a mix of flavours, made using tamarind extract, tomatoes, spices and sometimes lentils. Photo: Shutterstock
Rasam during Covid-19 lockdown: an Indian comfort food staple, delicious and medicinal
- Known for centuries as a healing food, rasam has been cooked across South India during the pandemic to boost immunity
- Seen as part of the Indian Ayurvedic tradition, it has evolved to include all sorts of ingredients, including fruit
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Rasam is a South Indian soup with a mix of flavours, made using tamarind extract, tomatoes, spices and sometimes lentils. Photo: Shutterstock