Spiced Tomato Rasam
Spiced Tomato Rasam is a light, tangy South Indian broth with a peppery kick and the earthy aroma of cumin and curry leaves. Tamarind adds a pleasant sourness that balances the juicy tomatoes, while fresh cilantro brightens each sip. Serve it steaming as a comforting starter or alongside rice for a warming weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Tomato Rasam, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the mustard seeds.
- 3
When they begin to sputter, add the curry leaves and tomato, then season with cumin, pepper, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and garlic.
- 4
Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- 5
Stir in tamarind paste, adjusting to taste if you like, and season with salt.
- 6
Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- 7
Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro to serve.
- 8
Drink it like soup or eat it with rice.
- Calories 241.25 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 2.74 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 42.58 g 15%
- Total Fat 4.67 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 271.93 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.05 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 13.52 g --
- Added Sugars 9.97 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 154.97 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 295.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 107.4 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 29.56 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spiced Tomato Rasam is made with 12 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 241.25 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Tomato Rasam made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Tomato Rasam?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Tomato Rasam easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Spiced Tomato Rasam healthy?
- Spiced Tomato Rasam has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 241.25 calories and 2.74 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 271.93 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.97 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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