Tomato Rassam
Tomato Rassam This is tomato rassam. Reddypuram typically does a tamarind/tomato combination of a rassam, while other families will do only tamarind, but Pavana prefers just tomato. The tamarind/tomato rassam the same recipe as the tomato rassam, with the only difference being that soaked tamarind water is added to the tomato rassam depending on your taste preference. 1. Rassam Base In a large pot, boil one 15 oz can of crushed tomato (or 1.5 cups of crushed tomato), 2 tsp of salt, and 5 cups of water. Once it reaches a rapid boil, turn the heat off completely. 2. Create the Rassam Paste Every rassam has a paste that is then added to the rassam base. In a mortar and pestle (or a magic bullet), crush together 3-4 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of sliced yellow onion, 1/2 tsp of ground cumin, 1 tsp of ground corainder, 1/8 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of crushed red chili flakes, and 5-6 mint leaves. This should not turn into a fully blended and smooth paste, but should st...