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The first associations with Indian cuisine are the piquant taste and a bouquet of spices that add a unique aroma to any dish. All this applies to the traditional Indian soup "Rasam", especially popular in South India. "Rasam" is made from vegetables with the addition of red pepper. If you like spicy food, be sure to appreciate this recipe!

Step 1

Finely chop the carrots, garlic, onions and chili peppers.

Step 2

Meanwhile, blanch the tomatoes. To do this, make cross-shaped cuts on them, lower them into boiling water in a saucepan, hold in boiling water for 1 minute. Then quickly lower them into ice water and remove the skin. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.

Step 3

Heat a saucepan with vegetable oil. Add Dijon mustard, salt and pepper mixture. Stir.

Step 4

Add onions, carrots, garlic and tomatoes to the spices, salt and mustard. Stir and simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Pour 400 ml of warm water into the vegetables and spices. Bring to a boil and add the lentils. Cook the soup until done for 35-40 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the soup from the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

Step 7

Pour the soup into serving bowls, garnish with finely chopped dill and serve.