Tomato Rasam

Serves : 2
Preparation time : 10 mins

Ingredients :

Ripe tomatoes : 2
Tamarind pulp : 2 tbsp or if using tamarind lemon size ball(or 4 pieces)
Water : 1 1/2 cup
salt : to taste
coriander powder : 1/2 tsp
cumin powder : 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder : 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves : 2 springs
Coconut : 2tsp (grated)

For tampering:
Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp
Urad dal : 1/2 tsp
Jeera : 1/2 tsp
Green chillies : 2
Turmeric : 1/4 tsp
Hing : pinch

Method :
Take a bowl, put tomatoes,tamarind and half of coriander leaves in it.
Squeeze all together.
If you make rasam with squeezed tomatoes , then rasam tastes awesome.
Take a pan add 1tsp oil(don't add much 1tsp will be enough)
Add in the ingredients listed for tampering one by one.
Then add the squeezed mixture, water,salt,coriander powder,cumin powder and pepper powder.
Check for seasoning.
Let it come to boil.
Add coconut ,remaining coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
Serve with rice.