Tomato Rasam

Ingredients:

·         2 tsp Coriander seeds

·         2 tsp Cumin seeds

·         1 tsp Black pepper seeds

·         ¼ tsp Turmeric powder

·         4 Red chillies

·         5 Garlic cloves

·         ¼ tsp Asafoetida

·         ½ tsp Mustard seeds

·         ½ tsp Urad dal

·         3 ripe Tomatoes

·         Few Curry leaves 

·         Small bunch of Coriander leaves finely chopped.

·         Salt to taste

·         1 tsp Oil.

Preparation:

Making Rasam powder:

·    Roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds and black pepper in reduced heat and grind them to fine powder. (We can also prepare rasam powder in excess and store it in an airtight container for later use).

Making Tomato Rasam:

·    Immerse the tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes doing this the skin separates from the tomatoes, remove the skin completely.

·    Now take the tomatoes in a blender and blend it into a fine juice.

·    In a deep pan, heat oil, add mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, red chillies, garlic, asafoetida and sauté for few minutes.

·    Add the tomato juice, 2 tbs of prepared rasam powder, turmeric powder, salt and 2 – 3 cups of water and let it stand in medium heat for 5 minutes.

·    When the tomato rasam begins to form foam add the coriander leaves and turn off the heat.

·    Hot tomato rasam is ready to serve with rice.