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December 11, 2011

Tomato Rasam (without Tamarind & Dhal)

This rasam will be really helpful when you don't have time to boil or soak tamarind or cook dhal. Hence it is a very simple, quick and delicious recipe.



Ingridients :-

  1. Tomatoes - 4 Nos.
  2. Rasam Powder - 1 tbsp
  3. Salt to taste
  4. Turmeric Powder - 2 pinch
  5. Asafoetida powder (Hing) - 1 pinch
  6. Jaggery - a small piece
  7. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
  8. Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp
  9. Ghee for tempering - 1 tbsp
  10. Mustar seeds - 1 tsp
  11. Green chilli - 1 no. cut into two pieces (optional)
 Procedure :-


  • Grind tomatoes into a puree in a mixer.  Transfer it to a vessel.
  • Add Rasam powder, Turemeric Powder, Hing Powder, Jaggery, Curry leaves, Green Chilli and salt.
  • Boil till the raw smell goes. Put off the flame.
  • Heat ghee and add mustard seeds, let it splutter.
  • Add this tempering to the rasam.
  • Garnish finally with finely chopped coriander leaves
  • Yummy & easy toungue tickler is ready to be served with white rice. 
For this easy recipe you can just have roasted or fried papad if you don't have time to make any vegetable side dish.