Tomato Rasam

Finally getting back to normal routine after the new addtion to the family....got to learn mom's best recipes before she returns back...here the list starts

No of servings - 4
Ingredients

1. Onion - 1(small)
2. Tomatoes - 4(big)
3. Green chillies - 2
4. Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
5. Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Cumin powder - 3/4 tsp
7. Salt - as needed
8. Asafoetida - a pinch
9. Water with which the rice was cleaned(important)
10. Seasoning items
1. Oil - 3 tsp
2. Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
3. Red chilli - 1
4. Curry leaves - 4-5

Method

1. Clean the rice with water and set aside the water in a cup. 
2. Fry Oil in a cooker pan and add the seasoning items
3. Add onions and fry till it glaze at you
4. Add turmeric powder, salt and saute for few minutes
5. Add tomatoes and wait till it fully smashes and tomatoes puree( it will take about10 mts)
6. Add pepper, cumin powder, asafoetida and fry for a minute
7. Add the rice cleaned water and close the lid. Wait for 2 whistles. 

Tomato rasam can be served with rice. Its a different type of rasam without any powder or daal water. it gives a nice flavor on adding rice cleaned water..