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…