Tomato Rasam (Kerala Thakali Rasam)

Ingredients

• Ripe Tomatoes (Medium Sized) – 3 (Sliced)
• Crushed Garlic Cloves – 4 or 5
• Dry Red Chillies – 2 to 4
• Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
• Cumin (Jeera) – 1/4 tsp
• Black Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
• Asfoetida (Kayam) – 1/4 tsp
• Curry Leaves (Karivepala) – A few
• Coriander Leaves/Cilantro (Malliyilla) – A few
• Tamarind (Valanpuli) Extract – small lemon size, soaked in ¼ cup water
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – As required
• Water – 2 to 3 cups

Preparation Method

1. Fry the dry red chilli for a min. Add Crushed Garlic Cloves to it.
2. Grind together fried ingredients , Turmeric Powder, Chilly Powder, Cumin, Black Pepper with 2½ tbsp water.
3. Heat Oil in a deep pan and splutter mustard seeds, and add ground masala.
4. Fry for 2-3 mins. Add sliced tomatoes and mix well. Cook till tomatoes become soft. Add tamarind pulp and salt.
5. Mix well. Add 2 cups of water and coriander leaves. Let it boil, reduce the flame and simmer for 5-7 mins.
6. Add a pinch of asfoetida. Rasam Recipe is ready