Halal Indian Style Tomato Rasam (South Indian Soup)

• 3–4 ripe tomatoes, crushed
• 2 tbsp cooked toor dal (optional)
• 1 tsp rasam powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp asafoetida
• 1 tsp mustard seeds, 8–10 curry leaves, 2 garlic cloves, 1 dried red chili
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil, tamarind paste (1 tsp), salt, fresh cilantro

1. 1Boil crushed tomatoes with turmeric, rasam powder, pepper, tamarind, and 3 cups water for 10 min.
2. 2Heat ghee, temper mustard, garlic, red chili, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
3. 3Pour tempering into rasam. Add cooked dal if using. Simmer 5 min.
4. 4Garnish with cilantro. Serve as soup or with rice.

Nutrition values are estimates.