Tomato Rasam
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Tomato rasam is one of the many varieties of rasam made in Tamil households. It is light and flavorful. Can be even given to toddlers.
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Ingredients
- Tamarind - the size of a small lemon
- Tuvar dal - 1 tbsp
- Tomato - 1/2 cut into cubes
- Green chillies - 1
- Sambar powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt
- To temper
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Hing - 1/2 tsp
- Ghee - 1 tsp
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
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Instructions
- Soak the tamarind and tuvar dal in water separately for 30 minutes.
- In a small deep vessel, take the juice squeezed out of the tamarind. Add sambar powder, salt, tomato, green chillies and let it boil for 15 minutes.
- Boil the tuvar dal in a pressure cooker and mash well.
- Once the tamaring mixture is reduced to 1/3rd the quantity, add the mashed tuvar dal and mix well. Add water to make it a watery consistency.
- Boil for 1-2 minutes and turn off the flame.
- Heat ghee in a small kadai and add mustard seeds, hing and curry leaves. Once they splutter, add it to the rasam. Enjoy with hot rice!
Notes
You can add coriander leaves for garnishing.
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