Tomato rasam

Ingredients

Pepper 1 teaspoon
cumin seeds(Seragam) 1 teaspoon
Red chillies 2-4
Curry leaves a bunch
Coriander leaves a bunch
Garlic 2-4
Tomato 2(medium size) preferably Bangalore tomato
Turmeric powder a pinch
Hing(Asofedia) a pinch
Mustard seeds ½ tea spoon
Salt to taste
Oil as required
Tamarind lemon size

Method

Grind Red chillies, pepper and cumin seeds.
Make a paste with tamarind, add required water, Turmeric powder, Coriander leaves and 1 tomato( small pieces).
Grind 1 tomato and add to the above mixture. Add hing and salt(as required).
Pour oil in a kadai, add mustard, wait till it sprouts, add curry leaves, garlic and then add the above mixture. Remove the Tomato rasam just before it boils and serve hot.
Enjoy drinking Tomato rasam before the meals.