Name: Tomato Rasam recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic paste; 1 tsp. pepper powder; 1 tsp. cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1 sprig curry leaves; 2-3 tbsp. lime juice or to taste

ABOUT Tomato Rasam RECIPE

This is a popular South Indian lentil which is either had with rice or as a soup with some croutons / bread sticks. It does tastes great as an appetizer. There are many variations to this delicious and refreshing soup. It helps in warding off cold and congestion. Have it piping hot for all the health benefits.

Ingredients Serving: 3

3 tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. garlic paste
1 tsp. pepper powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
2 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. asafoetida
1 sprig curry leaves
2-3 tbsp. lime juice or to taste

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp. oil and saute the garlic paste, cumin powder, pepper powder and turmeric powder. Saute for a minute on low flame till the oil separates.
Add the tomatoes, salt and water and pressure cook for 3 whistles. When cool, blend to a puree and keep aside.
Heat the remaining oil and temper with mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
Add the prepared rasam soup and lime juice and simmer for a minute. Serve hot as an appetizer or as a soup with bread sticks.

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