Tomato Rasam

Sometimes I make this quick Rasam in few minutes, which is fast & easy.

Ingredients:                                   

Tomato---------------------> 1 Smashed (either simply with hands or microwave it & then smash)

Tamarind Water----------> 1 cup

Rasam Powder------------> 5 tsp

Garlic------------------------> 4 Cloves, minced

Paruppu podi--------------> 2 tsp(Optional)

Turmeric--------------------> ½  tsp

Salt---------------------------> A2Y taste

Procedure:                        

·         Mix all of the above items in a deep Saucepan and check for salt & spice                              

·         Heat the saucepan, when you see bubbles coming up, switch off the stove. It is not necessary to allow the rasam to boil.      

·         Heat oil in a saute pan in medium heat, and add mustard seeds, Jeera(allow them to splutter), Red Chillies, Curry leaves                  

·         Pour the seasoning over Rasam                               

·         Garnish with Cilantro if desired                 

·         Serve with hot rice & Potato Kara curry hmm.. Yummy combinationJ                   

Ideas:                   

ü  U can replace Tamarind water with Lemon Juice to make the recipe even more easy.  But add it after switching off the stove.