Keto Rasam | Tomato soup 🍅 Tomato Rasam | Viathur Kitchen

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity without the cost of tamarind.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: black sesame seeds

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard seeds

Black sesame seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Bay leaves can substitute for a similar aromatic profile.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often cheaper.

Cut the tomato into half and add it to a pan.

Add 500 ml of water and allow it to cook for 5 to 10 min on low flame.

Switch off the stove when you see the tomato skin is peeling off.

Remove the tomato skin and crush the tomato and keep it aside.

In a pan, add 2 tbsp ghee; once it is hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow mustard to splutter.

Add the rest of the dry ingredients and sauté for a minute.

Add the crushed tomato mix to the pan, close the lid, and cook on medium flame for about 5 minutes.

Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary