Easy Rasam Recipe (Without Rasam Powder)

Today's recipe is a Simple Rasam that can be prepared instantly. I am posting this recipe mainly for beginners in cooking. It is a quick and easy method to prepare rasam and also does not require rasam powder/ rasam podi. 

Easy Rasam Recipe without rasam powder

What are the ingredients needed?

Tamarind, about a small lime ball

Tomato, 1 no.

Garlic, 4-5 cloves (crushed)

Oil, 2 teaspoons

Mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoons

Dry red chillies, 2 nos (optional)

Curry leaves,1 sprig

Turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon

Coriander powder, 2 teaspoons

Chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon

Pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon

Asafoetida, a pinch

Salt to taste

Cilantro leaves, to garnish

How it is made?

1. Soak tamarind in a cup of warm water, extract the juice and discard the pulp.
2. Heat oil in a sauce pan, add mustard seeds and when they crack, add the crushed garlic, curry leaves and red chillies and fry for a minute or two.
3. Then add the chopped tomatoes, cook till it turns soft.Then add asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, pepper and cumin powder mix well, add some water (about 1/4 cup) and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Now add the tamarind extract and required water to get the right consistency, salt to taste, mix well.
5. Let it cook for few minutes in medium heat till the rasam starts to froth. Then turn off the heat. Do not let it to boil.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve.