TOMATO RASAM - RASAM RECIPES

INGREDIENTS
Tomato                              - 3 , medium sized
Tamarind water                - small lemon sized ( soaked in water)
Turmeric powder              - half tsp
Pepper powder                  - 2 tsp
Cumin seed powder           - 2 tsp
Dried red chilly                 - 1, big sized
Garlic                                - 10 cloves, small
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Mustard seed
Shallots
Coconut oil
Salt

PREPARATION

• Crush pepper powder, dried red chilli, cumin seed powder, garlic cloves and curry leaves using the small jar of mixer grinder. Transfer it to  a bowl.
• Now puree the tomato to fine paste , transfer to a separate bowl and mix it with the tamarind  water .Add salt and turmeric powder to it and mix well.
• Then add the above crushed ingredients to this and add coriander leaves.
• Heat a vessel with coconut oil and splutter mustard seed.When done add finely chopped shallots and saute it. 
• Now pour the above prepared ingredients along with 2 cups of water.
• Mix well and  when it starts bubbling , make the flame to medium low and cook for 5 minutes .
• Do not boil RASAM more , as it will loose its flavor.
• Remove from flame.
• Thakkkaali / Tomato rasam is ready to serve!!!!!