Legend has it that a Brahmin priest came up with this formulation -- the 'rasam' -- to cure a Pandya prince who was suffering from an ailment that could not be cured with any known medicines at the time.
Today, it's a regular feature in Indian meals, especially in south India.
Please Note: This is NOT to say that consuming rasam will prevent a person from contracting COVID-19. This video only talks about how rasam boosts immunity.
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