GARLIC TOMATO SARU

Garlic saru or rasam is my fav combi with rice because its light, tangy and spicy mixed with Indian spice flavours. Freshly ground masala gives the heavenly flavors to the dish.  Its the best comfort food when one suffer with sore throat and runny nose.

INGREDIENTS. 

2 Tomato.

1 tsp Jeera.

2 tbsp Coriander seeds.

1 tbsp Grated Coconut.

2 Dry Red Chilli.

Small piece of ginger.

2 tbsp of Tamarind extract.

3 to 4 Peppercorns.

1 tbsp Oil.

Water as needed or Cooked dal stock.

Salt to taste.


INGREDIENTS FOR SEASONING.

1 Tsp Oil.

1 tsp  Mustard seeds.

1/2 tsp Jeera.

Few Curry leaves.

1/4 tsp Hing

10 cloves of Crushed Garlic..

Coriander leaves for garnish.

METHOD. 

Blanch Tomatoes and grind them. ( in boiling water add tomato with salt. Let it sit for 10 min. Then  take off the tomato skin and grind them)

Heat half tsp of oil in a pan. Fry red chilli, jeera, coriander seeds, grated coconut, ginger for about 2 to 3 min. Then grind them adding sufficient water. Keep aside.

Heat remaining oil in a pan. Season with the ingredients given above. Add the grinding masala followed by tomato puree and tamarind extract. Add water or stock, salt and bring them to boil. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Enjoy!!