Deepika Padukone Loves Rasam; Here’s A Winter-Special Recipe For You

By Krati Purwar

January 19, 2024

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In many interviews, Deepika Padukone has revealed that one of her favourite Indian dishes is rasam and rice. She said that she could eat it all day. Here is a simple recipe to make rasam at home and try this cosy and comfy dish this winter season.

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Ingredients

1 lemon-sized tamarind ½ cup water 3 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons black pepper 6-7 chopped garlic cloves 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 10-12 curry leaves 2-3 dry red chillies ½ cup chopped tomatoes ½ teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves

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Step 1

Soak a lemon-size tamarind in warm water for at least 20-30 minutes. Use your hands to squeeze its pulp. Strain the water and keep it aside.

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Step 2

Prepare Masala Prepare a masala mix with roasted spices like cumin seeds, black pepper, and roughly chopped garlic. The masala should be of semi-fine consistency.

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Step 3

Heat oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chillies. Add other ingredients after you see mustard seeds start crackling.

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Step 4

Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Wait for the tomatoes to get a little mushy. It will taste better. 

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Step 5

Add the masala mix that you prepared before. Combine everything and cover it with a lid. Wait a bit for the oil to separate.

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Step 6

Add the tamarind pulp along with some water. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Switch off the heat and serve it hot.

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