Tomato Rasam

Ingredients

• tomato3 no.
• tamarind1 tsp
• cooked toor dal1/4 cup
• rasam powder2 tsp
• garlic4 no.
• jeera1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp
• mustard seeds1/2 tsp
• dry red chilli1 no.
• curry leaves1 sprig
• hing1 pinch
• haldi1/4 tsp
• ghee1 tbsp
• coriander (optional)2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp

Method

1. 1Mash the tomatoes and mix with tamarind water, rasam powder, haldi, crushed garlic, salt and 2 cups of water. · 5m
2. 2Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until the raw smell goes. · 6m
3. 3Add the mashed dal with a little more water and heat until frothy, but do not let it boil hard. · 4m
4. 4Temper mustard seeds, jeera, crushed pepper, dry red chilli, hing and curry leaves in ghee. · 3m
5. 5Pour the tempering into the rasam and turn off the flame. · 1m
6. 6Garnish with coriander and serve hot with steamed rice. · 1m