Rasam

Ingredients:

Tamarind  paste            – 1 tbsp
tomato                           – 1
garlic cloves                  -3-4 crushed
salt                                 -to taste
Rasam powder               -1 tbsp
curry leaves                    -few
cilantro                           – few
hing                                -1/8 tsp
sesame oil                       -1 tbsp
mustard seeds                 -1/4 tsp
fenugreek seeds              -few
red chillies                      – 2(optional if  the rasam powder  doesnot contain red chillies ib it)
 

Method:

• In a kadai heat oil and temper with mustard seeds.
• When it splutters add fenugreek seeds,hing,crushed garlic and curry leaves.

• Now add the tomatoes and coriander.

• Saute it for a while and add  the rasam powder.

• When tomato becomes little mushy add the tamarind paste and 4-5 cups of water.

• Cook until it starts boiling .

• Add salt and garnish with cilantro.

• Serve as a soup or with Rice.

Serves  6