We Asked A South Indian Lady To Share Her Rasam Recipe And It's Comfort Food At Its Simplest

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

What You Need?

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 6

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