Indian Soups Recipes - Fragrant Yogurt Soup (Nimma Rasam) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds

• 2 green chilies, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic

• 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger

• 3/4 cup (190 g) yogurt

• 3 cups (750 ml) chicken or vegetable stock or 2 chicken stock cubes in 3 cups of boiling water

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• Pinch of ground turmeric

• Pinch of ground red pepper

• 1 teaspoon minced coriander leaves ( cilantro)

• 1/2 teaspoon minced mint leaves

• Few drops of chili oil, to garnish (optional)

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and stir-fry the mustard seeds for about 1 minute until they crackle. Add the green chilies, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 5 minutes, then add the yogurt, chicken stock and salt.

2. Simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the yogurt from curdling. Add the turmeric, red pepper, coriander and mint leaves, mix well and serve hot, sprinkled with a few drops of chili oil.