Tomato Coriander Rasam / Saaru / Chaaru / Soup

Tomato Coriander Rasam / Saaru / Chaaru / Soup is a South Indian soup made with blended tomato, coriander leaves (Cilantro), tamarind paste along with other spices. It is very simple to make and is quite delicious. When you taste it, you will experience the rich tanginess. I love the added flavor from the blended tomato and fresh cilantro. Adding pepper powder really boosts the spice level. You can also check my other rasam recipes.

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Serves

I have a bite-sized video to show you how to make this recipe.

Ingredients

Tomato – ½, sliced
Turmeric powder -¼ tsp
Pepper powder -½ tsp
Water – 1½ cups (or) as needed
Tamarind paste – 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves (Cilantro) – to garnish
Salt – to taste

To Grind:-

Coriander leaves (Cilantro) – ½ cup
Tomato – 1, roughly chopped
Garlic – 2 pods, peeled

To Temper:-

Oil – 2 tsp
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Curry leaves – 1 sprig
Green chili – 3, slits
Asafoetida (Hing) – a pinch

Directions

In a blender, add the items given under ‘To grind’.
Blend it into a paste and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pot, add the items given under ‘To Temper’ and allow it to splutter.
Add Coriander tomato paste and mix it well.
Add 1½ cups of water (or more as needed).
In a cup with ¼ water, mix tamarind paste and add it along with the Coriander tomato paste.
Add sliced tomatoes, turmeric powder, pepper powder, and salt. Mix it well and allow it to boil for 5 minutes.
Finally, add coriander leaves (cilantro) and switch off the flame. Tomato Coriander Rasam / Saaru / Chaaru / Soup is now ready to serve along with hot rice and Papad!