Tomato soup from Maharashtra called as tomato saar.This saar is very famous in Maharashtra. It is little variation to the tomato soup. It reminds of Tomato Rasam. I usually make it as a alternative to Dal. Most of the Maharashtrian weddings or similar functions, tomato saar is served with Pulav or Masale bhat. It is very comforting to drink a bowl of tomato saar in winter.Ingredients4 number (red) tomatoes1/4 tsp asafoetidato taste chopped coriander leaves1 tsp cumin seeds4-5 number curry leaves2-3 clove garlic2-3 tsp ghee1 oz ginger3-4 number green chiliesto taste salt1 tsp sugar1 tsp turmeric powderDirections1. Boil tomatoes till soft. (Microwave is useful for this)2. Remove the shells and purée tomatoes in a grinder. 3. Add water to this purée as per the desired consistency. Also add salt and sugar and let it boil over medium heat.4. Make a paste of green chilies, garlic and ginger.5. Now, heat another small pan. Add 2-3 tsp ghee. When the ghee is heated, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder , curry leaves and chili-ginger-garlic paste. This is 'tempering' (also called phodni in Marathi) for the saar.6. When tomato purée starts boiling, pour the hot tempering over it. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.Garnish with lots of coriander leaves and serve hot with rice. you can find detailed recipes at my website and also find many videos with recipes at http://www.vahrehvah.com/ simple easy and quick recipes and videos of Indian Pakistani and Asian Oriental foods "Reach vahrehvah at - Website - http://www.vahrehvah.com/ Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VahChef.Sanj... Twitter - https://twitter.com/vahrehvah Google Plus - https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/1160664... Flickr Photo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/23301754... Linkedin - http://lnkd.in/nq25sW Picasa Photos- http://picasaweb.google.com/118141140... Stumleupon http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/v... Tumblr http://vahrehvah.tumblr.com/ Blogger - http://vahrehvah.blogspot.in/"
