Tomato Juice Rasam

Tomato Rasam (Juice Rasam)

Name itself gives away its nature .... Rasam made just with Tomato Pulp.
It looks vibrant in Colour and tastes very very good.

Tomato Juice Rasam

Ingredients Needed:-
1.  Tomato - fully ripe  - 4 Nos
2. Tamarind - small gooseberry size
3.  Red Chilli Powder  1-1/2 tsp
3.  Salt to taste
4.  Hing
5.  Water - 2 cups + 1/2 cup

Ingredients for Seasoning:-
1.  Ghee - 1 tablespoon
2.  Mustard Seeds
3.  Pepper Jeera Powder - 1 tsp
4.  Curry leaves
5. Coriander Leaves for Garnishing

Method :-
1.  Roughly chop the Tomatoes, boil 2 cups of water add tamarind and Chopped Tomatoes cook till done.
2.  Cool it grind it in a mixer and filter it.
3.  Boil this mixture by adding Salt, Red Chilli Powder and Hing till the raw smell goes.
4.  Now add 1/2 cup water  cook  in slow flame till foamy on top.
5.  Season in Ghee with Mustard Seeds Curry leaves and Pepper Jeera powder pour on top of the Rasam.
6.  Garnish with Coriander Leaves.

Rasam - Full of flavor - Enjoyed as a Soup or with Rice...

Variations:-
1. Crushed Garlic pods can be added before adding Water.
2. Instead of 1/2 cup water use 1/2 cup of dal Water - water in which dal is cooked.
3. Adding pinch of sugar enhances the flavor of Rasam.