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    Za'atar Tomato Rasam

    Sep 18, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    This is a delicious, vegan,  and comforting rasam made with tomatoes and za'atar, a well known Mediterranean spice blend. This is great to be served with cooked grains and veggies, and it is also an amazing choice to sip when the weather is cold.
    Za'atar is a Mediterranean spice mixture that has herbs with sesame seeds, sumac, and salt. Thyme, oregano, and marjoram are used commonly and it varies from region to region. Rasam is a spiced broth with spices and herbs. Cumin and pepper are mostly used traditionally with some usage of coriander. Rasam powder has these spices along with red chilies and dal. So, the herb and spice blend za'atar sounds perfect to use in a rasam.
    This rasam is a quick one based on tomatoes. If you have cooked dal, this rasam will be ready in ten minutes. Prep work is also less. All you need is the Pepper Cumin powder and za'atar along with turmeric and asafetida. The herbs in za'atar will give a hint of Herb and Hemp Rasam, and the sesame seeds give a little crunch and at the same time the flavors resemble the Ellu Rasam. In total, this is an amazing rasam and it is guaranteed that when you set this on the table, the pot will be empty. No leftovers!

    Tomatoes are the base of the rasam. It is good to use tart tomatoes for the perfect flavor balance in this rasam. In case you do not have tomatoes, tamarind extract can be used. 
    Coconut oil is used for tempering, any oil can be used. Coconut, sesame, herbs kind of blend well and I chose to do the tempering with it. If a vegetarian version is preferred, ghee can be used.

    This is my final share for the theme "A-Z Rasam Recipes" for the blogging Marathon. This rasam with za'atar is the perfect share to end the theme. Below are the links to the delicious rasam recipes that I would highly recommend you to try.
    A - Apple rasam
    B - Basil and Balsamic Vinegar Rasam
    C - Cauliflower Rasam
    D - Dill Rasam Recipe II
    E - Ellu Rasam
    F - Fennel Rasam
    G- Gooseberry Rasam
    H - Herb and Hemp Seeds Rasam
    I - Instant Garlic Rasam
    J - Jamun/Black Plum Rasam
    K -Kokum Rasam
    L - Lemongrass Rasam
    M- Manga (Raw Mango) Rasam
    N - Neem Flower/Veppampoo Rasam
    O - Oma Rasam
    P - Persian Sour Plum Rasam
    Q -Quatre Rasam

    R - Rhubarb Rasam

    S - Sprouts Rasam
    T -  Tomatillo Rasam

    U - Ulavacharu/Horsegram Rasam

    V - Vetrilai Rasam
    W - Wheatgrass Rasam
    X - Xacuti Spice Rasam
    Y - Yuzu Miso Rasam

    Ingredients
    Tomatoes - 1.5 cups, chopped
    Water - 2 and 1/4 cups
    Salt - 3/4 tsp
    Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
    Pepper cumin powder - 1.5 tsp
    Asafetida -1/8 tsp
    Za'atar - 1.5-2 tsp
    Toor dal - 1 tbsp
    For Tempering
    Coconut oil - 1 tsp
    Dried red chili - 1, torn
    Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
    Cumin - 1/2 tsp
    Asafetida - 1/8 tsp
    Curry leaves - 1 sprig

    Method

    Pressure cook the dal with quarter cup water and a pinch of turmeric, mash, and set aside.

    Puree the tomatoes with a cup of water.

    To a soup pot, add the tomato puree, turmeric, and asafetida, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes.

    Add the pepper cumin powder, salt, and remaining cup of water.

    When it begins to boil, remove from the flame.

    Sprinkle the za'atar on top.

    Heat oil in a pan, add the red chilies, and mustard seeds. When it splutters add cumin followed by asafetida and curry leaves. Fry for 30seconds. Add it to the rasam.

    Sprinkle with extra za'atar, and serve with cooked grains and veggies.

    More Rasam

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    Comments

    1. Rajani says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      I am definitely going to try this rasam, love the flavor fusion here..

      Reply
    2. Rajani says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      I am definitely going to try this rasam, love the flavor fusion here..

      Reply
    3. Rajani says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      I am definitely going to try this rasam, love the flavor fusion here..

      Reply
    4. Rajani says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      I am definitely going to try this rasam, love the flavor fusion here..

      Reply
    5. Rafeeda AR says

      October 18, 2022 at 3:57 am

      I am a huge fan of anything zaatar. That rasam sounds just so flavorful...

      Reply
    6. Rafeeda AR says

      October 18, 2022 at 3:57 am

      I am a huge fan of anything zaatar. That rasam sounds just so flavorful...

      Reply
    7. Rafeeda AR says

      October 18, 2022 at 3:57 am

      I am a huge fan of anything zaatar. That rasam sounds just so flavorful...

      Reply

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