Tomato Rasam South Indian Style ~ 5-2 Diet

Spicy South Indian tomato soup that is tasty and delicious served with boiled rice and a green bean curry.

Ingredients:

6 Medium Tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt ( alternatively add lo salt)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon  whole cumin seeds
1 red dried chilli
1 stalk coriander leaves finely chopped for garnish
1 teaspoon light olive oil
500 ml water

Method:

1. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and place in a microwaveable bowl with lid.
2. Add 250ml water and cook the tomatoes on high for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the cooked tomatoes from the microwave and put them into a blender jug and blend them to a smooth paste.
4. Strain the pureed tomatoes  and discard the skin and seeds.
5. In a pan add the olive oil, when it is hot add the cumin seeds and red dried chilli. Add the strained tomatoes and add the salt and pepper.
6. Bring the rasam to a simmer for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Rasam can be served on its own or as an accompaniment to boiled rice and  curry.

This Rasam can be part of the 5- diet, its is approximately 95 calories per serving ( 1 bowl of Rasam)
 NB-Rice  not included in calorie count

Calories per serving	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
95	16	3	3	1188	10

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