Rasam

 

*TOMATO RASAM*

INGREDIENTS

Pepper corns  : 1.5 tbsp

Cumin seeds  :1tbsp

Fennel seeds : 0.5 tbsp

Garlic  :1 hand full

Ginger : .5 inch

Green chilli  : 2

Hing : 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp

Tomato : 3(optional)

Mustard seeds  : few

Curry leaves  : few

Dried red chilly : 2

Salt  : as required 

Corriander leaves : few

Tamarind extract : 1/4 cup (extract the juice as per your taste and convenience)

 *METHOD* 

1. Grind all the spices, ginger garlic, hing, turmeric powder, green chilly into a coarse..

2. Heat the kada with oil. Temper the mustard, dried red chilly and curry leaves.(Fenugreek 0.25tsp optional  for flavour)

3. Add the coarsely grinded ingredients and saute without burning.

4. Then add the tomatoes and saute till it becomes tendery.. then add the tamarind extract.. finally add water and salt. Allow it to boil.. Before the bubbles appear switch off the flames. 

5. Tomato rasam ready to serve.. garnish with corriander leaves..

This Rasam can be served as soup also.. It is a perfect south indian must added recipe.. The food will be complete only after tasting this rasam rice.. happy appetite.. keep supporting *Ferdin's kitchen*