SPICY TOMATO SOUP

SPICY TOMATO SOUP

Ingredients:

4 big red juicy tomatoes (see that the tomatoes are red in colour)
1/4 tsp tamarind paste (if your tomatoes are not sour)
Salt to taste

Roast and grind:
1 tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
5 funugreek seeds
5 pepper corns
2 dry red chillie

To temper:
1 tsp oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
A few curry leaves
¼ tsp asafoetida powder
Little spring onion or coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:
Steam the tomatoes, cool peel the skin and puree them.
Add 2 cups of water, or to desired consistency.
Add in the salt, and tamarind paste.

Heat a pan with the oil. Add in the tempering things.
Add in the tomato puree and the ground powder.
Stir nicely to a boil. Remove and add the garnishing.
Serve the steaming soup with a bread toast.