TOMATO RASAM

Ingredients:

Tomatoes - 4 (large)
oil - 1tbsp
mustard - 1/4 tsp
jeera - 1/4 tsp
curry leaves
a pinch of hing ( asafoetidea)
crushed garlic
tamarind pulp/extract - 1tbsp
chilli powder - 1/2tsp
rasam powder - 1/2tsp
garam masala - 1/4 tsp
salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves

Method:

Grind the tomatoes in a blender.
Heat the oil and add mustard and jeera fry for until they pop, add crushed garlic, curry

leaves, dry red chillies and hing and fry for a minute. Now add the tomatoes puree/mixture, tamarind pulp/extract, salt, chilli powder and rasam powder and water,bring to the boil and add garam masala and mix well and remove from the heat. Add the coriander leaves and stir well. Serve hot with plain boiled rice and pappad.
Allow the drink to cool.A very popular rasam in Karnataka.