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

Dr Alpha
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This rasam was delicious! I loved the spicy and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


md kajol rana
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I'm a big fan of rasam and this recipe did not disappoint. It was flavorful and easy to make. I especially liked the addition of the coconut milk, which gave it a creamy texture.


Eziekiel Fezzwood
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This rasam was a perfect way to use up some leftover tomatoes. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatima Laraib
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This was my first time making rasam and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.


Jennifer DeAnda
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This rasam was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the cilantro, which gave it a fresh flavor.


Binu Hosan
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I made this rasam for a dinner party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Jim Dill
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This rasam was delicious! I loved the spicy and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda Hanley
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I'm a big fan of rasam and this recipe did not disappoint. It was flavorful and easy to make. I especially liked the addition of the coconut milk, which gave it a creamy texture.


Abdulla Kawari
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This rasam was a perfect way to use up some leftover tomatoes. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


David Molekwa
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This was my first time making rasam and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.


Michael Afenyo
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This rasam was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the tamarind paste, which gave it a nice tangy flavor.


Kelechi Praise
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I made this rasam for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Junior Gonzalez
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This rasam was a big hit with my family. They loved the spicy and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Irusha Sadaruwan
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I'm not usually a fan of rasam, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pretty Pat
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This rasam was a delicious and flavorful dish that was easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I especially loved the tangy and spicy flavor of the rasam.