"This pungent, spicy, and garlicky broth is a riff on rasam, a South Indian soup. Tamarind juice typically acts as the base for the dish, but here tomato paste and lime juice add fruity acidity to balance the intense flavors...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
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Kosher salt
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½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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¼ cup ghee or vegetable oil
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8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1 green chile (such as serrano), thinly sliced, 1 dried chile de árbol, crumbled, or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tsp. ground coriander
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1 tsp. cumin seeds
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½ tsp. ground turmeric
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¼ cup double-concentrated tomato paste
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2 tsp. raw sugar or granulated sugar
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1 Tbsp. (or more) fresh lime or lemon juice
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Kosher salt
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½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems or torn mint leaves