Spicy Tomato Rasam ( Microwave Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
22 Feb 2013
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With coriander and peppercorns playing a high note, the customary soup of southern india is a hot favourite world over. It can be had as a comforting soup by itself, or mixed with rice.
Spicy Tomato Rasam ( Microwave Recipe) recipe - How to make Spicy Tomato Rasam ( Microwave Recipe)
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Makes 4 servings
For The Masala Powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
4 whole peppercorns (kalimirch)
Other Ingredients
5 medium sized tomatoes
1 1/2 tbsp tamarind (imli) water
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1/2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the masala powder
How to proceed
For the masala powder
- For the masala powder
- Combine all the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Cool slightly and crush to make a coarse powder using a mortar-pestle (khalbhatta).
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Clean and cut the tomatoes in 2 halves, place them in a big-sized microwave-safe bowl along with ΒΌ cup of water and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the microwave and de-skin the tomatoes, making sure that you do not discard the water separated from the tomatoes.
- Place the de-skinned tomatoes in the same microwave-safe bowl and mash them using the back of a spoon.
- Add the prepared masala powder and all the remaining ingredients, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of hot boiling water and blend using a hand blender till the tomatoes are lightly crushed.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy | 20 cal |
Protein | 0.9 g |
Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
Fiber | 1.7 g |
Fat | 0.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 351 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
Vitamin C | 27 mg |
Folic Acid | 30 mcg |
Calcium | 48 mg |
Iron | 0.6 mg |
Magnesium | 0 mg |
Phosphorus | 0 mg |
Sodium | 12.9 mg |
Potassium | 146 mg |
Zinc | 0 mg |
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