Tomato Rasam

This is my favorite rasam. Here is my recipe:


Tomato Rasam:
Prep time : 30 minutes
Cooking time : 30 minutes
Cuisine : Andhra

Ingredients:
2 big ripe tomatoes
1 small lemon size tamarind
5-6 whole black pepper corns
1 tsp red chilli powder
salt as per taste
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 whole garam masala powder

For Tempering/Tadka:
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustards
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
a big pinch of hing
few curry leaves
few finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Method:
1. Cut tomatoes into big pieces(each into 6 pieces) and take into thick bottom bowl.

2. Add black peppercorns and washed tamarind flakes to above tomato pieces, add 2 cups of water, keep on stove on high heat to bring a boil, after that reduce heat to low and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.

3. Smash above tomatoes with hand and take the juice as much as possible to another bowl and throw out that pulp.

4. Again keep that tomato rasam on high heat, add red chilli powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder and whole garam masala powder and bring to a boil.

5. In the same time prepare tempering with oil, cumin seeds, mustards, chopped onions, turmeric powder, curry leaves and hing respectively and add to above tomato rasam and turn off the heat.


6. Sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with white rice.

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