Rasam Soup

Description
6-8 Servings

Ingredients

 * Tomatoes-finely chopped 1/2 Kg
 * Tamarind-(15 g)
 * Salt-To taste
 * Ahmed Rasam Masala-3-4 tablespoons (25 g)


 * 1) For Tempering:
 * Roasted Red Chillies-whole 12-15 Nos.
 * Roasted Cumin Seeds-whole 1 tablespoon
 * Garlic skinned cloves-1 medium pod
 * Onions-finely chopped 1 medium size
 * Mustard-whole 1 tablespoon
 * Curry Leaves-A few
 * Black Pepper powder-1 tea spoon
 * Oil-50 ml


 * 1) For Garnish:
 * Green Chillies-finely chopped 5-6 Nos.
 * Coriander Leaves-finely chopped A few

Directions

 * 1) Boil tomatoes and tamarind at low flame in 1-11/2 litre tap water till tender.
 * 2) Thoroughly blend in blender and sieve through muslin cloth to remove seeds and skin.
 * 3) Re-heat filtered pulp add Ahmed Rasam Masala and cook on medium flame for 10-15 minutes. Add salt to taste.
 * 4) Coarsly crush tempering ingredients fry in hot oil for few minutes, and pour over the surface of soup.
 * 5) Garnish with green chillies and coriander leaves.
 * 6) Delicious Rasam Soup is ready. Serve hot.