Dal Rasam

"Craving something light, tangy, and soul-warming? This Dal Rasam (Paruppu Rasam) is your answer—a classic South Indian soup that’s as comforting as it is easy. With creamy toor dal, bright tomatoes, a hit of ginger and green chiles, and a fragrant ghee-tempering, it’s perfect for days when you want flavor without heaviness. A Brief Rasam Backstory Rasam traces its roots to ancient Tamil Nadu kitchens, where cooks blended medicinal spices with tamarind and lentils to create a digestive broth. Over centuries, each region put its own spin on rasam—from tomato-based versions in Karnataka to peppery “milagu rasam” in Kerala. Paruppu Rasam (dal rasam) adds cooked toor dal to the mix, giving the soup body and subtle sweetness."