Tomato Rasam
Spicy South Indian tomato soup tempered with aromatic spices.
Tomato Rasam is a tangy South Indian soup made by simmering tomatoes with tamarind and spices in water, then tempering with mustard seeds, curry leaves and cumin.
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Ingredients
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
- Himalayan Pink Salt - 1 tsp
- Tomatoes - 3 pcs
- Water - 800 ml
- Vegetable Oil - 1 tbsp
- Cilantro - 2 tbsp
- Curry Leaves - 8 leaves
- Tamarind - 1 tbsp
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Directions
Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and let them pop.
Step 3
Stir in 1 tsp cumin seeds and 8 curry leaves; sauté 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add 3 chopped tomatoes, 800 ml water and 1 tbsp tamarind paste; bring to a boil.
Step 5
Season with 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp sea salt.
Step 6
Simmer 10 minutes until tomatoes soften.
Step 7
Add 3 cloves minced garlic; cook 1 minute more.
Step 8
Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Cook's Notes
For extra depth, add a pinch of asafoetida during tempering.