TOMATO RASAM

RASAM is an integral part of south Indian meals.This is a very simple rasam prepared with tomatoes, jeera and pepper.This also can be taken as a soup. It is not only tasty,but also soothing when suffering from flu.

In a mixie jar, add garlic.

Run it once

and add tomatoes, make a smooth paste.

In a pan , heat oil, add mustard, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and red chillies.

Now add tomato extract and salt.

When it boils well, add cumin powder and pepper powder ,boil for another 2 minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

My Recipe

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Yields: 4

Ingredients

Tomatoes ( ripe ones) - 4
Garlic - 5 Cloves
Red chillies - 2
Cumin powder - 2 teaspoon
pepper powder - 2 teaspoon
Curry leaves
Mustard and hing
Salt
Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Method

In a mixie jar, add garlic. Run it once and add tomatoes, make a smooth paste.
Add 1 cup of water so it is not very thick.
In a pan , heat oil, add mustard, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and red chillies.
Now add tomato paste and salt.
When it boils well, add cumin powder and pepper powder ,boil for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves.

HEALTH BENEFITS :

Tomatoes are excellent source of vitamin C,biotin, molybdenum and vitamin K. It also contains copper, potassium, dietary fibre, beta-carotene, folate, niacin, and phosphorus. Garlic - the ayurvedic wonder drug has been used for treating bites, tumors, ulcers, heart disease, cancer, and also prevents infections like common cold, cough . Cumin aids digestion, improve immunity and treat piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, bronchitis, common cold, lactation, anaemia, boils and cancer. Pepper is anti- bacterial and rich source of Iron, potassium, vitamin C and K. It also a very good anti inflammator

April 25, 2017

MEALS / LUNCH / DINNER | RASAM RECIPES