Tamatar (Spiced Indian Tomato Soup)
This classic soup is given an Indian twist ny adding chilies, cumin and cilantro. Serve with Naan for a refreshing start to a meal.
Ingredients:
serves 2-4
- 4-5 medium tomatoes (washed and cut)
- 2 tsp gram flour (besan)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4-6 green chilies (to taste)
- 1 garlic clove cut finely
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp paprica or red chili if you like very hot
- 1 tsp jaggery or 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- 5-7 peppercorns
- 1 tsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander for garnish
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or half and half
- 1 tsp butter (optional)
- 3-4 cups water
How to make Tamatar (Tomato) Soup:
- Cut the tomatoes into big pieces. Add 1 cup of water and put to cook. Later you can add some more water.
- When cooked, prepare a thick puree by passing through a sieve.
- Heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds for a few seconds.
- Add green chilies, chopped garlic and ginger and fry again for a few seconds.
- Add the tomato purée and salt, black pepper to taste and 2 cups of water. Add butter (optionalI
- Cook for a few minutes. Add heavy cream or half and half. SImmer for 1 minute and turn off the gas.
- Sprinkle coriander on top and serve hot.