Rasam

Ingredients:

Thur Dal (Kandi Pappu)- 50g
Water- 950 ml
Turmeric - a pinch
Tomatoes- 2
Tamarind pulp
Salt to taste
Rasam Powder - 3 tsb
Coriander leaves - for garnish


Seasoning:


Oil - 4tsb
Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsb
Dry Red chillies- 4
Curry leaves- a string


Heat oil in another pan and add mustard seeds,curry leaves and dry red chillies and fry well and keep aside.


Method:


1) Soal tamarind in water and mix it with hand to make pulp.
2) Add thurdal, water and turmeric powder to a pressure cooker and cook well .
2) Add chopped tomatoes,salt and tamarind pulp to the cooked thru dal and boil it for 10 minutes.
3) Add 3 tsb of Rasam powder and boil it for 5 more minutes.
4) Add the seasoning to rasam and mix well.
5) Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve hot with Rice.