Rasam is a kind of soup which can also be served as an accompaniment with rice. It includes spices like pepper & garlic which aids in digestion. Rasam can be made in a variety of styles.Here is the recipe of my style of Tomato rasam.
Ingredients
3-4 medium sized tomatoes
1/2 of a small onion, sliced
2-3 red chillies
few sprigs curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp mustard seeds
salt to taste
2 tsp cooking oil
To be ground
2-3 cloves garlic
10-12 black peppercorns
1 tsp cumin seeds
cilantro, to garnish
Method
- Grind the garlic, peppercorns & cumin seeds. Keep aside.
- Puree the tomatoes with the blender. Set aside.
- In a pan heat oil, add the mustard seeds & whole red chillies. Add the asafoetida, onions & curry leaves. Saute till golden.
- Add the ground garlic paste & saute for a while.
- Then add the tomato puree and about 2 cups of water. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder & salt.
- Let it come to a light boil. Turn off the gas. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
