Tomato Rasam Recipe: A Spicy and Aromatic South Indian Delight
Tomato Rasam is a spicy and tangy South Indian soup that is perfect for chilly evenings or a comforting meal. Made with a variety of spices, tamarind pulp, and ripe tomatoes, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrients. The dish is also easy to prepare and can be made in a jiffy. In this recipe, I will show you how to make the perfect tomato rasam with homemade rasam powder.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Rasam Powder:
- 10 Red Chilies
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 10 Garlic Pods
- 1 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
Ingredients for making the Tomato Rasam:
- 3 Large Tomatoes, pureed in a blender
- Small lemon-sized Tamarind, soaked in hot water and pulp squeezed out
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
- Salt, to taste
- Curry Leaves
- Fresh Coriander
For the Seasoning:
- 1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 Tsp Urad Dal
- 3 Dry Red Chilies
- 5 Garlic Pods, crushed
- 2 Tsp Oil
- Fresh Curry Leaves
- Fresh Coriander for Garnish
Instructions
Instructions for making the Rasam Powder:
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend them together until you have a coarse powder.
- Your aromatic and tasty rasam powder is now ready.
Instructions for making the Tomato Rasam:
- Heat a deep vessel on medium heat.
- Add the tamarind pulp, tomato puree, salt, turmeric, rasam powder, 5 pods of crushed garlic, and a few fresh curry leaves and coriander to the vessel.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, take it off the stove.
Instructions for making the Seasoning:
- Heat a kadai on medium heat and add oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add urad dal, mustard seeds, and red chilies.
- Fry them slightly.
- Now add the curry leaves and crushed garlic.
- Pour the tomato rasam into the kadai.
- Garnish with fresh coriander.