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!!!!!
