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rasam

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/ˈrɑːsəm/ · ra-sam

A tangy South Indian soup made from tamarind and spices, often served with rice.

Meanings

nounformal

A tangy South Indian soup made from tamarind and spices, often served with rice.

تَمباکو اور مصالحوں سے بنی ایک مزے دار جنوبی ہندی سوپ، جو اکثر چاول کے ساتھ پیش کیا جاتا ہے۔

رسّم

rasam

Synonyms

soupbrothstewسوپیخنیدال

Antonyms

solid fooddry dishسخت غذاخشک پکوان

Common Collocations

  • spicy rasam
  • tomato rasam

Example Sentences

I had rasam with rice for lunch today.

آج دوپہر کے کھانے میں چاول کے ساتھ رسّم کھایا۔

Aaj dopehar ke khane mein chawal ke sath rasam khaya.

Rasam is a staple dish in many South Indian households.

رسّم بہت سے جنوبی ہندی گھروں میں ایک بنیادی ڈش ہے۔

Rasam bohat se junubi hindi gharoan mein aik buniyadi dish hai.

The tangy flavors of rasam are very refreshing.

رسّم کے ترش ذائقے بہت تازہ دم ہیں۔

Rasam ke tursh zaiqay bohat taza dam hain.

Easily Confused With

rasam powder:Rasam powder is a spice blend used to prepare rasam, while rasam refers to the prepared dish itself.

Word Family

rasam powder
nounرسّم پاؤڈر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember rasam as a 'refreshing soup that rasps your taste buds!'.

Picture a steaming bowl of tangy rasam next to a plate of fluffy rice.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Tamil "ரசம் (rasam)" — tangy soup

First known use: unknown

The word 'rasam' originates from Tamil cuisine, representing a dish made from tamarind, spices, and tomatoes, with a history of being served as a flavorful soup in South Indian meals.