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    Tomato Rasam Recipe

    August 15, 2022 By Aarthi 18 Comments

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    Tomato Rasam Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is one of the everyday dishes on Indian lunch menu. It’s spicy, tangy, light, enjoy this quick rasam with hot rice, drizzled with ghee and papad on side.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. About Tomato Rasam | Thakkali Rasam
    2. Tomato Rasam Recipe | Thakkali Rasam Recipe
    3. Tomato Rasam Recipe | Thakkali Rasam (Traditional Method)
    4. Tomato Rasam | Thakkali Rasam (Instant Version)
    5. Tips & Tricks

    Tomato Rasam

    My all time favourite is this rasam, even though i have made lots of varieties of rasam and shared it here, still my favourite is tomato rasam. I make this quite a lot of ways but this is my favourite and fail proof recipe.

    About Tomato Rasam | Thakkali Rasam

    Traditional south indian soup made with tomatoes, garlic, spices and coriander leaves. It is normally served with a huge meal.  Combination of  tomatoes, tamarind, garlic, cumin and black pepper is simmered down to a thin soup like consistency is called as rasam or charu. 

    Rasam is known to help in digestion and is actually good for you. You can make it in numerous ways. Tomato Rasam or Thakkali Rasam is one of the popular rasam.

    Similar Recipe,
    Garlic Rasam
    Pepper Rasam
    Coconut Milk Rasam
    Andhra Tomato Rasam
    Many More

    Ingredients for Tomato Rasam

    • Tomatoes - 1 medium size chopped roughly
    • Green Chilli - 1 slit
    • Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    • Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi - ½ tsp
    • Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
    • Tamarind Pulp - 2 to 3 tbsp
    • Garlic - 3 cloves crushed roughly
    • Water - 3 cups
    • Coriander Leaves a handful
    • Salt to taste
    • Sugar - 1 tsp

    For Grinding:

    • Garlic - 4 cloves
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1 tsp
    • Tomato - 1 medium size chopped

    For Seasoning:

    • Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - ½ tsp
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - ½ tsp
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - a pinch
    • Curry leaves - a sprig
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    How to Make Traditional Tomato Rasam (Steps)

    Grinding spices

    Take grinding ingredients in a blender and make it into a fine puree.

    Seasoning of Spices

    Heat oil in a sauce pan, add in mustard, cumin, asafoetida and curry leaves. Saute for 30 sec. Add in the ground masala and cook till oil separates from it. Now add in chilli, pepper and turmeric powder. Along with some salt and sugar mix well.

    Making Rasam:

    Now add in some chopped tomatoes and slit green chillies. Mix well. Add in tamarind pulp and water. Mix well. Add in crushed garlic cloves and mix well. Bring it to boil, once it starts to boil, turn off the heat and add in lots of chopped coriander leaves, Mix well. Cover it till serving. Serve with rice.

     
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    Tomato Rasam Recipe | Thakkali Rasam Recipe

    Tomato Rasam Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is one of the everyday dishes on Indian lunch menu. It’s spicy, tangy, light, enjoy this quick rasam with hot rice, drizzled with ghee and papad on side.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Total Time 21 mins
    Course Side dishes
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 57 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 medium Tomatoes chopped roughly
    • 1 Green Chilli slit
    • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
    • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tsp Pepper Powder
    • 2 to 3 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
    • 3 cloves Garlic crushed roughly
    • 3 cups Water
    • Coriander Leaves a handful
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • For Grinding:
    • 4 cloves Garlic
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 medium Tomato chopped
    • For Seasoning:
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
    • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
    • ⅙ tsp Asafoetida
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Take grinding ingredients in a blender and make it into a fine puree.
    • Heat oil in a sauce pan, add in mustard, cumin, asafoetida and curry leaves. Saute for 30 sec.
    • Add in the ground masala and cook till oil separates from it.
    • Now add in chilli, pepper and turmeric powder. Along with some salt and sugar mix well.
    • Now add in some chopped tomatoes and slit green chillies. Mix well.
    • Add in tamarind pulp and water. Mix well. Add in crushed garlic cloves and mix well.
    • Bring it to boil, once it starts to boil, turn off the heat and add in lots of chopped coriander leaves,
    • Mix well. Cover it till serving.
    • Serve with rice.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Tomato Rasam Recipe | Thakkali Rasam Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 57 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Sodium 42mg2%
    Potassium 173mg5%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 600IU12%
    Vitamin C 15mg18%
    Calcium 27mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Tomato Rasam Recipe | Thakkali Rasam (Traditional Method)

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    Take all your ingredients
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    Take garlic and cumin seeds in a blender
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    add in tomato
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    make it into a smooth puree
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    Heat oil in a kadai
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    Add in cumin, mustard and curry leaves
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    add a touch of asafoetida
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    saute for 30 sec
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    add in pureed tomato mix
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    keep cooking till oil separates
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    now add in chilli, pepper and turmeric powder
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    add some salt and sugar
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    mix well
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    now add in some chopped tomatoes and slit green chilli
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    add in tamarind pulp
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    and lots of water
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    mix well
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    taste to check seasoning
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    now add some crushed garlic cloves
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    mix well
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    bring it to boil
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    once it starts to boil like this
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    turn off the heat and add a handful of chopped coriander leaves
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    cover it with a tight fitting lid till serving
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    serve
     
     
     
     

    Tomato Rasam | Thakkali Rasam (Instant Version)

     
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    You know i make quite a lot of rasam as a part of my lunch. I like to experiment with it. You wont believe how many rasam recipe i have in my blog, you have to check here to see it. And you wont believe that i have 4 more rasam recipe waiting to be posted. All these are because of my love for rasam. This is not like my other rasam. It can be made in less than 5 to 7 mins. It is like a pro, throw few things in a blender, puree it and boil it, thats it. You have a yummy rasam. 

    Ingredients for Instant Tomato Rasam

    • Tomatoes - 2 medium size chopped
    • Garlic - 4 cloves
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Sugar - 1 tsp
    • Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    • Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
    • Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp
    • Tamarind Pulp - 2 tbsp
    • Oil - 1 tsp
    • Water - 2.5 cups
    • Coriander Leaves - a small handful finely chopped

    How to Make Instant Tomato Rasam

    1. Take all the ingredients except oil and water in a blender and make it into a smooth puree.
    2. Heat oil in a pan, add the puree and add in water.
    3. Bring it to boil, Once it reaches boil, turn the heat off and add in coriander leaves.
    4. Mix well and serve with rice.

    Instant Tomato Rasam Recipe Step by Step

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    Take tomatoes in a blender
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    Add few garlic cloves
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    a tsp of cumin seeds
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    add salt, sugar, chilli, turmeric and pepper powder
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    a small piece of tamarind
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    time to blend
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    I made it into a smooth puree
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    heat oil in a pan
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    add the masala
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    pour some water
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    mix well
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    bring it to boil
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    turn the stove off, add coriander leaves
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    done
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    serve with rice
     
     
     

    Tips & Tricks

    • The main thing you have to keep on mind is " never boil rasam " once it comes to a simmer and you see a foamy layer form in over it, just turn it off and add a bunch of coriander leaves.
    • Always keep the rasam bowl of pan covered till you serve it. Because then the aroma can escape.Keep this two thing on mind and i am sure you will make the perfect rasam always..

    If you have any questions not covered in this post and if you need help, leave me a comment or mail me @[email protected] and I’ll help as soon as I can.

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    Comments

    1. Smitha

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      I was jus googlin through some recipes when I stopped by this recipe and thought of giving it a try ...

      To be honest , this isn't d first time I was making a tomato rasam courtesy other bloggin sites . But I have no words for this one ... IT WAS AWESOME !!! It tastes so different ! I loved loved loved it !! And so did everyone in my family ... I wonder why I dint try this before ... But better late than never 🙂
      Thanku so very much for sharing this ... I am lookin forward to trying more of ur recipes ... Keep goin n keep cookin 🙂

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    2. Bhaskar Saravanan

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      The images greatly helped.. great efforts great rasam recipe..

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    3. Anonymous

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      This is the best tomato rasam recipe I ever got. Tasted awesome. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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    4. Divya Sandeep

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      Awsome recipe....easy and tasty....thanks alot .....

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    5. Anonymous

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      Great recipe. Tried cooking Rasam for the first time and it really tasted great. Following this site for more recipes. Thanks.

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    6. Amicable

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      Tasty Rasam Recipe -- it came out so good and the taste is out of the world. Keep posting

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    7. Neethu

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      Tried this recipe today and it was really good..Thanks

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    8. Mohan Menon

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      Thanks for the easy receipe.....

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    9. Anonymous

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      Thank u for this recipe... It tastes awesome... Really gud... Got appreciation from my family for this dish... Thank u so much...

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    10. Anonymous

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      awesome receipe.. everyone in my family liked very much.. thanks for sharing.. i tried rasam for first time by seeing this receipe.. it was very tasty.. once again thanks for posting

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    11. prema narayanan

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      Good one but do we need to put garlic

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    12. bala kumaran

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      adi dhool .. easy for bachelors

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    13. nivisha sharon

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      I tried and it was good thank u and keep posting

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    14. Sweeya Sidharth

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      I made rasam first time and it turned out great. Thanks a lot....

      Will keep checking for more recipes....

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    15. Suriya

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      Hey ! Rasam came out really well Thanks for the recipe ! ^^ ! But i was wondering why do you add sugar to most of your recipes ? Also it kinda gives sweetness to the dish ! Do you have any reason why ?

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    16. annie jacob

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      I have made rasam before but using the rasam powder we get to buy from grocery stores.
      Luckily for me, today i was out of rasam powder but i had all the other ingredients. And as lazy as i am, i ddnt want to go out and buy rasam powder and searched for recipes.
      I cannot thank you enough for sharing this wonderful recipe. I swear i will be using this recipe for making rasam from now on. The aroma the taste, it was heavenly. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe... Lots of love
      - Annie

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    17. Ranjani

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      Semma super.... today I tried and came out well.. thanks arthi..I got applause....

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