Tomato Rasam
Spicy South Indian tomato soup tempered with aromatic spices.
Tomato Rasam is a tangy South Indian soup made by simmering tomatoes with tamarind and spices in water, then tempering with mustard seeds, curry leaves and cumin.
Tiempo de preparación
Tiempo de cocción
Tiempo total
Porciones
Ingredientes
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
- Himalayan Pink Salt - 1 tsp
- Tomatoes - 3 pcs
- Water - 800 ml
- Vegetable Oil - 1 tbsp
- Cilantro - 2 tbsp
- Curry Leaves - 8 leaves
- Tamarind - 1 tbsp
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Direcciones
Paso 1
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
Paso 2
Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and let them pop.
Paso 3
Stir in 1 tsp cumin seeds and 8 curry leaves; sauté 30 seconds.
Paso 4
Add 3 chopped tomatoes, 800 ml water and 1 tbsp tamarind paste; bring to a boil.
Paso 5
Season with 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp sea salt.
Paso 6
Simmer 10 minutes until tomatoes soften.
Paso 7
Add 3 cloves minced garlic; cook 1 minute more.
Paso 8
Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notas del cocinero
For extra depth, add a pinch of asafoetida during tempering.