Saturday, December 27, 2008

Spicy Tomato Rasam





Ingredients for grinding:
Tomatoes-2 ripe and large
Green chillies-1
Grated coconut (fresh)-1 tablespoon
Onion-1 (optional)
Ginger-a small piece
Garlic clove-1
Red chilli powder-1teaspoon
Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon
Pepper powder-1 teaspoon
Salt-1 tablespoon
Sugar-1 teaspoon
Coriander seeds-1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Hing or asafoetida (inguva)-a pinch
Tamarind pulp-3 tablespoons

Ingredients for seasoning:
Dry chilli pieces-4
Curry leaves- a few
Mustard seeds-1 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds-1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Urad dal-1 teaspoon
Oil-1 teaspoon
Ghee-1 teaspoon
Coriander leaves-a few

Method:
1. Grind all the above ingredients into a thick paste.
2. Heat the oil and ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel and the seasoning ingredients.
3. Once they splutter add the grinded paste and 5 cups of water.
4. Boil it for 10 minutes on a medium flame.
5. Turn off the stove and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve it with hot rice and masala papad…


4 comments:

Raks said...

This version sounds good,will try some time for sure Vijaya!
Happy new year to you!

Daily Meals said...

Thank you Rak's Kitchen! Happy New Year to you too:)

Srikitchen said...

looks delicious!
first time to ur blog and it is too good!
do visit my blog when u find time and join in the savory event going in my blog!
Wish u a very happy new year!

Daily Meals said...

Thank you SriLekha and happy new year to you too...