Easy Indian Tomato Soup (saar)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 6 leaves fresh curry
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook on high 4 minutes in the microwave. reserve the cooking water. cool tomatoes slightly, peel, and discard skins. process the tomatoes, reserved water, and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• melt the ghee in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the mustard seed 1 minute. stir in the curry leaves. pour the processed tomatoes and garlic into the skillet. stir in remaining 1 cup water. mix in sugar, paprika, and salt. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and mix in the cilantro. continue cooking 5 minutes. serve warm.