Thakkali Rasam/Tomato Rasam - Onam Sadhya Vibhavangal 11

Today is Atham - the first day to mark the beginning of the ten day long Onam Carnival. This is the day when we begin making the pookkalam (flower carpet). The pookkalam is made to welcome the holy spirit of the legendary King Mahabali. We believe that Mahabali visits each house during Onam. It is said that Lord Vishnu granted this king a wish that he could visit his beloved kingdom and people once a year. Each day we have to wake up early, finish our daily chores and make the flower carpet. This goes on till the 10th day ie The Thiruvonam Day.

Rasam is the South Indian vegetable soup. And this is one of the most simple rasams which can be made in a jiffy.

INGREDIENTS

Tomato - 2

Rasam Powder - 1 tbsp (I used Eastern Rasam Powder)

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Ghee - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Red dry chilly - 1

Coriander leaves - for garnishing

Salt - as required

Water - 2 1/2 cups

METHOD

Blanch tomatoes. Peel skin and mash well.

In a pan add 2 cups water. 

Add the tomatoes along with rasam powder and salt for 10 minutes on slow flame.

Once cooked add 1/2 more cup water and continue to cook on slow flame.

Check salt.

When it turns frothy add pepper powder and remove from flame.

Heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When it splutters add cumin seeds and dry red chilly.

Pour this over the rasam.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

If you would like to see other Onam Sadhya recipes please click on the links below :

For other Onam Sadhya recipes please click on the link below:
1. Puli Ingi
2. Olan
3. Kalan
4. Pineapple Pachadi
5. Kumbalanga Pachadi
6. Beetroot Achar
7. Koottu-Curry
8. Avial
9. Kaaya Upperi

10. Mathanga Vanpayar Erissery