Tomato Rasam (Kerala Thakali Rasam)

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  • 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

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