There is many version of rasam.. Tomato rasam is tasty and easy to make and bring the flavors of South Indian home .. let's see the tomato rasam recipe with step by step pics
INGREDIENTS:
FOR RASAM
- 3-4 Juicy tomatoes
- 2 Cups of water
- Tumeric powder
- Salt
- 3-4 Garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp pepper
- Curry leaves
- Coriander leaves
FOR TEMPERING:
- 1 tsp of mustard
- 3 dry red chilles
- Asafoetida
- Curry leaves
- Crushed garlic with skin
PROCEDURE:
1. Make a slit in a tomato, boil them then peel off the skin and mash them ( either mash with potato masher or use mixie) as shown in pics
2. Grind the ingredients for masala and mix it with tomato puree
3. Now add tumeric powder , water and salt check for soreness (if you want more you can add tamarind extract)
4. In a saucepan,add oil tamper the mustard, red chillies, asafoetida , crushed garlic and curry leaves
5.Add the tomato puree mixture to sauce pan ,when you see bubbles around the corner turn off the stove (Don't let it boil)
6.Garnish with coriander leaves .. yummy tomato rasam ready in no time
