Jesse's

RASAM RECIPE

STEP 1

Add all the ingredients mentioned under ‘dry mixture’ to the chutney jar of a mixer grinder.

STEP 2

Grind to a chunky dry mix consistency. Don't add any water while grinding.

STEP 3

Heat 5 cups of water in a pot and add tomatoes. Boil for 10-15 minutes till the tomatoes soften.

STEP 4

Once the tomatoes cool down slightly, mash them with your hands. You can also use a potato masher to do this. Keep them chunky and don’t mash them to a pulp.

STEP 5

In a pot or kadhai, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they start spluttering, add all the dried red chillies and curry leaves. Saute for about 30 seconds.

STEP 6

Add sliced onions and fry till light golden. Add smashed garlic cloves and saute.

STEP 7

Add the ground coriander masala, turmeric, salt and saute for 2-3 minutes.

STEP 8

Add the mashed tomatoes, all the reserved tomato water, rasam powder and tamarind water.

STEP 9

Bring this to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, top with fresh coriander leaves and let this rest for 10-15 minutes.

Happy Cooking :)