Tomato Rasam

Tomato rasam is a poplular south Indian cuisine. It is also known as tomato charu and cooked daily as a part of meal in all over South India. Rasam goes great with the dal and rice. Its wonderful sour and spicy taste is liked by everyone. Try our tomato rasam

Ingredients

• 3-4 tbsp: Red Gram Dal
• 4 (large & finely chopped): Tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp: Garlic paste
• 1-inch piece: Ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp: Garlic grated
• 1-2: Green chilies finely chopped
• Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp: Turmeric powder
• 1tsp: Mustard seeds
• 1tsp: Cumin seeds
• 1-2 : Whole dried red chili (halved)
• A pinch: Asafoetida
• Curry leaves few
• Chili or pepper powder to taste
• 2 tbsp: Oil
• 21/2 cups: Water
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Pick, wash and pressure cook the dal and keep side.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dried chili and asafetida. When mustard seeds start to splutter add garlic, ginger, tomatoes and green chilies. Add salt, chili & turmeric powder and a cup: of water. Simmer for 5-6 minutes and add the cooked dal and 11/2 cup of water and bring to boil.
3. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

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