RASAM

"You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith" 

Ingredients

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Tomatoes - 2 (nicely riped Medium size which is boiled and mashed)

Onions - 1 medium

Curry leaves - 5 to 6

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Tamarind paste - 1 tsp

Red-chilli powder as required

Coriander leaves -2 tsp

Salt as required

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Crushed garlic - 3

Oil

For Seasoning/Tempering

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Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Red Chillies - 3 to 4

Method:-

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1. Take a pan. Add some oil, when it is hot add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, red chilies and curry leaves. 

2. Now add chopped onions and coriander leaves. Once they are turning golden yellow colour add garlic. Fry nicely for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Now add turmeric powder. Now add tomatoes and  tamarind paste and let them cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add little amount of water . 

4. Now add salt, pepper powder and red-chilli powder as required. Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. 

5. If required make the adjustments.  When you get nice aroma, remove from flame. Serve it rice and papad.

Note:-

1.If you dont like the tangyness, you can add a little amount of Jaggery.

2.You can also add rasam powder, if you like. But this version is without rasam powder still it tastes good.