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INSTANT THAKKALI RASAM

Rasam is an Indian soup, it is not only a tasty rice accompaniment but also the best appetizer. Instant tomato garlic rasam is super easy to make, without many ingredients rasam can be prepared within 15 minutes. No dal, no rasam powder for this quick andhra style rasam

CAN I SKIP MICROWAVe THE TAMARIND?

To speed up the process, you can microwave the tamarind + water for one minute .instead you use 1/2 teaspoon of homemade Tamarind paste. and prepare rasam.

SHOULD I USE MORTAR & PESTLE FOR Andhra thakkali RASAM?

Yes, it gives the best texture and taste to the rasam. If you don't have it, pulse in the mixie jar. Avoid grinding

DO I NEED THIS MANY TOMATOES?

Yes, the sourness of this rasam is mainly from tomatoes so add little tamarind and lots of tomatoes.

can I pulse tomatoes instead of squeezing them?

squeezing the tomatoes is the traditional way to prepare Andhra-style tomato charu. If you pulse tomatoes, the flavor and texture might slightly differ.

CAN I INCREASE TAMARIND AND REDUCE TOMATO?

No, the sourness of Andhra rasam is mainly from tomatoes so add little tamarind

CAN I SKIP GARLIC?

Yes, garlic is optional but it gives a nice flavor to the rasam. I prefer crushing garlic with pepper and cumin seeds. Instead, you can temper garlic or use garlic powder.

SHOULD I BOIL THE RASAM FOR A LONG TIME?

No, avoid boiling the rasam for a long time, always cook rasam till you see a frothy boil then turn off the stove

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ingredients

tomato and tamarind extract

2 big ripe tomatoes, 270 grams

5 grams tamarind

1/2 cup hot water

Rasam

1 cup water

coriander leaves few

turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

required salt

2 green chilli

To temper

1 teaspoon oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 red chilli

1/2 teaspoon urad dal

curry leaves few

1/4 teaspoon asafoetida

how to make Andhra tomato rasam with step-by-step pictures

First, add tomatoes and tamarind water; squeeze well and extract the juice

filter and save the tomato residue

furthermore, add water and squeeze again

Squeeze well again and extract the tomato-tamarind water

Furthermore, add coriander leaves, turmeric powder, required salt, and green chilli; boil for 10 minutes

meanwhile pulse garlic, pepper, and cumin seeds; keep aside

cook till the raw smell goes off and the green chilli turns soft

add pulsed mixture; mix well and bring to a frothy boil

turn off the stove
add oil and heat

furthermore add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilli, and curry leaves; splutter

add asafoetida and mix well

transfer and mix well

serve hot

andhra tomato rasam

andhra style tomato charu

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