TOMATO RASAM

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Rasam is the chicken soup (I make it vegan) of South India and a must in every household. A dash of spices is a quick pick me up anytime of the day and can be eaten with any curry or even an omelet.

Provided by Tarama

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon black mustard seed
5 fresh curry leaves
1 large tomato, diced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, freshly ground
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pinches ground dried turmeric
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 cups water
2 teaspoons tamarind paste
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds. As they start to sputter, add the curry leaves and tomato then season with cumin, pepper, red pepper flakes, turmeric and garlic. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Stir in tamarind paste, adjusting to taste if you want, and season with salt. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro to serve. Drink it like soup or eat it with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Nil Akahs
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover tomatoes. The rasam is flavorful and delicious, and it's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mia kayla
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I made this rasam for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Muhammad Wasay Mandokhail
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This is the best rasam recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the tomatoes and tamarind give it a nice tangy flavor.


Imran Ganja
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This rasam is so flavorful and delicious. I love the tangy flavor of the tomatoes and the spice of the peppers. It's the perfect dish to serve with rice or bread.


Dipendra Bhattarai
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I've been making this rasam for years and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter night.


Nontobeko Nkosi
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This rasam is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and filling. I love serving it with rice and a side of yogurt.


Tomas Bonilla
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I'm not usually a fan of rasam, but this recipe changed my mind. The tomato and tamarind give it a really unique flavor that I loved. I will definitely be making this again.


A Wqw
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This rasam is so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's the perfect way to use up leftover veggies.


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I made this rasam for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the tomatoes, which gave the rasam a nice tangy flavor.


Koofi Kadha
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This was my first time making rasam and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to follow. The rasam was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yessenia Ramirez
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I've made this tomato rasam several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the tangy, spicy flavor. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables, but it's also great on its own.


tammy aranda
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This rasam recipe is a keeper! The flavors are so well-balanced and the spice level is just right. I love that it's also very easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.