Tomato Pepper Rasam

Serves-3

I always wanted to try what is thakkali rasam and how it is different from usual rasam.When I searched through net I got this recipe.Totally different recipe from what I expected.I really loved this rasam.

Ingredients:

For grinding 1:

• Pepper -1 tsp
• Cumin/jeera  -1 tsp
• Garlic -2 cloves
• Ginger -1 inch piece
• Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves  -2 tbsp 

For grinding 2:

• Tomatoes -2

For rasam:

• Tomato -1 no
• Ghee-1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves -1 spring
• Coriander leaves -For garnish
• Salt -To taste
• Water -1 cup

Method:

• Grind all the ingredients coarsely given under 'for grinding 1'.
• Then grind the tomatoes separately.
• Now in a pan add ghee,mustard seeds, when it pops add curry leaves.
• Then add the grinded mixture saute for two mins and then chopped tomatoes.
• When tomatoes turn soft add tomato puree.Boil till raw flavour of tomato disappears.
• Add salt and water and boil for 2 more mins.

Notes:

• I added 1&1/2 tsp of pepper so it was very spicy but i loved it.
• The tomato puree and grinded mixture gives thickness for rasam.
• Add more water if necessary 
• If you want you can add toor dhal.( but not necessary) .
• If so pressure cook 1/4 cup toor dhal with 1&1/2 cup  water and add it.