How long does Tomato Rasam take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tomato Rasam serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tomato Rasam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Tomato Rasam spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tomato Rasam?

2 cup Tomato, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, 4 cloves Garlic, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1½ tbsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Rasam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tomato Rasam?

About 195 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tomato Rasam

Name: Tomato Rasam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1½ tbsp Chana Dal; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Dry Red Chilli; 4 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 2 cup Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 2 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped; 2½ cup Water

30 min
mild
Serves 2
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Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as Chaaru Pani, Charu, Saaru · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal

Tomato rasam with a freshly roasted powder of chana dal and coriander seeds, tomatoes, garlic and a ghee tempering. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

2 people

Dry Red Chilli3
Cumin1½ tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Chana Dal1½ tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic, Crushed4 cloves
Tomato, Roughly Chopped2 cup
Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped2 tbsp
Water2½ cup

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	195kcal	390kcal
Protein	6.1g	12g
Carbohydrate	22g	43g
Fat	11g	22g
Fibre	7.4g	15g
Sugar	5.1g	10g

Cookd masalas for tomato

Method

1
Dry roast the ingredients for the rasam masala powder until aromatic for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Dry Red ChilliCuminBlack PeppercornsFenugreek SeedsCoriander SeedsChana Dal
2
Powder in a mixer grinder and set aside.
3
For the rasam, heat ghee in a pot over medium heat, add the mustard seeds, once they splutter, add the cumin and fenugreek seeds. Fry until aromatic, for 2 mins.
GheeMustard SeedsCuminFenugreek Seeds
4
Add the curry leaves, whole red chilli and crushed garlic cloves. Add the roughly chopped tomatoes, salt and turmeric and saute for 4 mins, until mushy.
Curry leavesDry Red ChilliGarlicTomatoSaltTurmeric Powder
5
Add the rasam powder and asafoetida mix well for a further 2 mins.
Asafoetida
6
Add the chopped coriander leaves. Pour water and simmer for 10 mins. Serve hot with rice.
Coriander LeavesWater

Before you start

How long does Tomato Rasam take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tomato Rasam serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tomato Rasam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tomato Rasam spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tomato Rasam?: 2 cup Tomato, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, 4 cloves Garlic, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1½ tbsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Rasam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tomato Rasam?: About 195 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prabavathy RNovember 2021
it will be better if the ingredients are given separately for items for grinding and salute.
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Pragathi AbhinayDecember 2021
I just added a small piece of jaggery and and a spoon of tamarind pulp. It came out so well.
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yojithaDecember 2021
it dint taste like rasam n plz reduce jeera
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AbiramiJanuary 2024
Tried this today after a hectic day! Just delicious😋
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A Cookd cookOctober 2026
Very nice 👍 super teast
DikshithaMarch 2026
Great!!!! Recipeee as always
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shakthi silksNovember 2024
it looks and smellsss awesomeee
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suba shree balakrishnanJune 2024
very nice recipe… came out very well… thank you
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sharvani rajuJune 2024
spot on recipe. cooking it in ghee was the chef’s kiss
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naveenMay 2024
best