Peppery Tomato Rasam

Peppery Tomato Rasam

From   Mummy Ka Magic

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Soup

Type: South Indian

Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it

Ingredients

  • Curry and Pepper Saffola Masala Oats 2 cups
  • Fresh tomato puree 2 cups
  • Mustard seeds ½ tsp
  • Coriander seeds 1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds ¼ tsp
  • Asafoetida 1 pinch
  • Dried red chilli 1
  • Curry leaves 5 to 6
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic, chopped 2 cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper powder to taste
  • Tamarind pulp 2 tsps
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tsp

Methods

  • Heat a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida and roast on medium heat till fragrant.
  • Add red chilli, Saffola Oats and curry leaves and roast for 2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, cool, transfer into a mixer and grind into a powder.
  • Heat oil in another non-stick pan, add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add tomato puree, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add oats mixture and 3 cups water and mix well. Add salt and pepper powder and mix well. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add tamarind pulp and mix well. Adjust the seasoning and add tamarind pulp and mix well.
  • Strain the mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.