Telugu · Food & Drink
rasam
Juice; rasam
Fruit juice — and also the famous peppery South Indian soup!
మామిడి రసం కావాలి.
I want mango juice.
The word 'రసం' (rasam) is derived from the Sanskrit term 'रस' (rasa), meaning juice or essence. It denotes a specific South Indian soup that serves both as a drink and a meal complement.
'రసం' is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, especially at mealtimes in South Indian households, where it is traditionally served.
It has a notable presence in Telugu culinary literature and is often featured in family recipes.