Rassam

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Jul 23, 2013 No comments 11,528 views 0 fav

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Andhra tomato soup.

Prep time 5 mins

Cook time 20 mins

Serves 4

CuisineAndhra

CourseSide Dish

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Tomato

Rassam is a popular Andhra dish made with fresh tomatoes and spices. Rassam is typically tomato soup made with Indian spices to cleanse your palate. You can have it either before a meal, between meal or after meals. Many South Indians like to have it with rice as well.

Ingredients

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3 large tomatoes
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
¼ tsp asafoetida
2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped for garnish
salt to taste
rassam masala
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 ½ tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp fenugreek seeds
8 peppercorns

Rassam Ingredients

Steps

In a wok dry roast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, and peppercorn. Grind to a fine powder and keep aside.
Wash the tomatoes and make a cross at the bottom of each tomato. Scoop out the eye of the tomatoes and blanch it in boiling water for about 2 minutes. Remove and cool. Peel out the skin and chops It up and mash a little.
In a pan add 5 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add the chopped and mashed tomatoes, red chilli powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder,tamarind pulp, salt and the Rassam masala.
Cook it for 5-6 minutes of a medium to high flame till the water reduces to desired consistency.
Serve hot with chopped coriander leaves on top.