Mysore Rasam is a spicy and tangy South Indian soup made with lentils, tamarind, and a unique blend of spices. It is known for its rich flavor and is often served as a main course dish with rice and side dishes. The recipe involves cooking lentils with tamarind extract, tomatoes, rasam powder, and other spices. The rasam is then tempered with ghee, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Mysore rasam is usually enjoyed with steamed rice, papadum, and a dollop of ghee.