Classic black pepper–jeera forward rasam with tomato and garlic (optional), tempered lightly with mustard & curry leaves. Blue default: measured oil, low-sodium, no ghee.

Nutrition (est., 220 ml): ~80–120 kcal • ~8–12 g carbs • ~2–4 g protein • ~2–3 g fat
Diabetic/Blue note: Eat Often (Blue)—as a soup or with ½-cup base.
Weight-loss tips: Go extra pepper for satiety, no ghee, extra broth; add salad/veg.
Local Names: Tamil Milagu Rasam; Telugu Miriyala Charu; Kannada Menasina Saaru; Hindi Kali Mirch Rasam.