Indian Tomato Ginger Rasam Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup red lentil
1 1/2 tbsp ghee or 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp grated lime zest
2 tsp chili powder (search out rasam powder)
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 medium carrots, grated
1/2 serrano chili, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, minced
2 1/2 cups low sodium v8 juice
1 large zucchini, diced
2 tsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add lentil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Heat ghee in pot over medium heat. Add zest, rasam powder and mustard seeds and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the carrots, chili and ginger and cook 2 more minutes.
Add the V8 juice and 3 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Add the zucchini, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the tamarind paste, turmeric powder and the sugar. Simmer 5 minutes more. Stir in the lentils and the cilantro and simmer 5 more minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	117.73 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.25g	7%
Cholesterol	9.75mg	3%
Sodium	103.75mg	4%
Potassium	429.92mg	9%
Total Carbs	16.39g	5%
Sugars	6.34g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.64g	23%
Protein	4.51g	9%
Vitamin C	31.5mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	31.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.07 Kcal (339 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.93g	7%
Cholesterol	6.71mg	3%
Sodium	71.45mg	4%
Potassium	296.05mg	9%
Total Carbs	11.29g	5%
Sugars	4.36g	25%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	23%
Protein	3.11g	9%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	1.1mg	9%
Calcium	21.5mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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