Tomato rasam

Ingredients :

Tomatoes : 3 small
Tamarind : 2 inch piece
oil :2 tsp
mustard seeds : 1 tsp
cumin : 1 tsp
cumin powder ; 1/2 tsp
garlic paste : 1/2 tsp
fenugreek seeds : 1/4 tsp
corriander powder : 1/2 tsp
red chilli powder : 1/4 tsp
dry red chillies : 4
curry leaves : few
corriander leaves : few
turmeric : 1/4 tsp

Cut and boil the tomatoes along with tamarind and cool. Now squeeze out the pulp and keep aside. In another pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. Let them crackle. Add in the fenugreek seeds, cumin , dry red chillies, curry leaves, turmeric, cumin powder, garlic paste, corriander powder and corriander leaves. See that the flame is low otherwise the powders will tend to burn and u do not get a nice flavour. Now pour in the pulp and stir once. U can add water to get the desired consistancy. Now add in the chilli powder and salt. Cook on medium flame for about 20 minutes so that all the spices get absorbed by the tomatoes and switch off the stove. Serve hot with rice.