Tamatar da shorba

Ingredients:

4 medium sized tomatoes blanched
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp red chili powder
A pinch of sugar
Salt
Coriander for garnishing


Preparation:

1. Remove seeds from the blanched tomatoes with garlic pods and make a thick puree in mixer.
2. Heat oil in a wok. 
3. Add cumin seeds to the oil followed by asafoetida.
4. Add the thick tomato puree and red chili powder.
5. Give it a nice stir. Add little water or vegetable stock if required.
6. Add salt and sugar as per taste.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander.
8. Serve hot!