Tomato Rasam – South Indian Style
Main Ingredients
For Tempering
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Soak Tamarind
Place 2 tablespoons of tamarind in a bowl. Add 1 cup of warm water and let it soak for to soften.
Extract Tamarind Pulp
After soaking, nicely mash the tamarind with your hands to extract the pulp. Strain the tamarind mixture through a sieve into another bowl, pressing to get all the liquid. Discard the solids.
Combine Ingredients for Rasam
Heat a pan and pour the strained tamarind water into it. Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 2 cups of water, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons of rasam powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of asafoetida (hing). Mix all ingredients well.
Cook the Rasam Base
Cook the mixture on a low flame for , allowing the tomatoes to soften and the flavors to meld.
Add Dal and Seasonings
Add 2 tablespoons of cooked and mashed toor dal (which was pressure cooked with 1/4 cup water) to the rasam. Stir well. Then, add 1 tablespoon of jaggery and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly.
Add Fresh Coriander
Add a handful of fresh coriander leaves to the rasam and mix well. Let it for another minute.
Prepare Tempering
In a separate small pan, heat 2 teaspoons of ghee. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then, add a few curry leaves and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Finish and Serve
Pour the prepared into the rasam and mix it in. Your delicious Tomato Rasam is now ready to be served hot.
Before You Cook
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No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
No Jaggery?
- Dark brown sugar (1:1)
- Muscovado sugar (1:1)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
Variations
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- Add a pinch of garlicCustomise
Add a pinch of garlic paste for a different flavor profile.
- You can use a mix
You can use a mix of tomatoes and other vegetables like carrots or drumsticks for added nutrition.
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