Tomato Rasam | Thakkali Rasam Recipe | Gluten Free Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

Rasam is the traditional, healthy South Indian soup . It is served as mid course during our meals. There are so many vegetables and fruits that can be used to make rasam. 

You can refer to my Rasam Collection here. 

A look into my collection and I realised that I did not have a basic everyday rasam - Tomato rasam recipe. So, without any delay, thought of adding the recipe here.

A good rasam with appalam/ papad can really brighten even a dull day.

Tomato Rasam | Thakkali Rasam Recipe :

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Cooking time : 20-25 minutes 

Serves : 4-6

1 cup = 250 ml cup 

Ingredients :

2 tomatoes ( roughly chopped )

gooseberry size tamarind ( soak it in 1/2 cup warm water)

1/4  cup pigeon peas/ tuvar dal / toor dal ( boiled and mashed)

1 and 1/2 teaspoon  rasam powder 

1/2 teaspoon peppercorn ( coarsely crushed)

1 teaspoon jeera cumin seeds ( coarsely crushed)

1 sprig curry leaves ( roughly torn)

salt to taste 

For tempering :

2 teaspoon ghee/clarified butter

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

pinch of asafoetida 

For garnish : 

handful of cilantro ( roughly chopped)

Method :

1. In a heavy bottom vessel or a pan, add the tomatoes, tamarind water, curry leaves, rasam powder and 1 cup of water.

2. Place the vessel over low flame .

3. Partially close the vessel and allow it to cook for 7-8 minutes or till the time the raw smell of the tamarind disappears.

4. Dilute the boiled and mashed dal with one cup of water and add it to the rasam.

5. Now add the salt, crushed pepper and cumin seeds.

6. Once the rasam starts to froth , switch off.

7. Heat a ladle or a small pan with ghee and temper with mustard seeds and a pinch of asafoetida. 

8. Pour it into the rasam , mix well and garnish.

Most aromatic rasam is now ready !!

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom