Tomato Rasam
There are many variation of this South Indian delicacy. In this video Bikramjit is showing us how to make tomato flavored rasam. The dish tastes great when served with hot rice.
Ingredients
| Red lentil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (Dal) | |
| Tomatoes | 2 , finely chopped | |
| Garlic paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Grated ginger | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Curry leaves | 20 (15 | |
| Red chili powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Mustard seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Whole dried red chili | 2 | |
| Asafoetida | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Pressure cook red gram lentil with 1 ½ cups water for 10 minutes and set it aside.
MAKING
2. In a pan, heat vegetable oil and add mustard seeds. Let it splutter.
3. Add cumin seeds, dried chilies, ginger, garlic paste, tomato, and curry leaves.
4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, water, asafetida, and salt to taste. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add cooked lentil and water (1½ cups). Bring this to boil.
SERVING
5. Serve hot.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 274Calories from Fat 78
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 120 mg5%
Total Carbohydrates 35 g11.7%
Dietary Fiber 10 g40%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 14 g28%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
