Simple Rasam

After 3 literary posts I decided to explore my cooking expertise. I wanted to post a “sweet” recipe but ended up with this “Rasam” as "ரசம் இல்லாமல் வாழ்வில் ரசம் இல்லை."

Ingredients:

·         Tuvar dhal-3 tsp

·         Whole dhania-1 ½ tsp

·         Pepper corns-1 tsp

·         Jeera- 1tsp

·         Red chillies-2

Pressure cook the above mentioned ingredients & grind to a smooth paste.

·         Turmeric powder=1/2 tsp

·         Asafoetida- a few pinches/according to taste

·         Tamarind-size of medium sized lemon

·         Tomato-1 ripe

·         Salt to taste

For Garnishing:

·         Ghee-1 tsp

·         Mustard-1 tsp

·         Jeera-1/2 tsp

·         Curry leaves- a few

·         Dhania leaves- a few

Method:

·         Soak tamarind in water & extract. Mix with water to make 2 cups.

·         Chop tomatoes finely & add them to the tamarind water. Add asafoetida, salt & turmeric powder & allow it to boil.

·         Once the raw taste & smell of tamarind disappears, add the ground paste. Dilute the rasam according to taste.

·         Once the rasam froths up remove from fire.

·         Garnish with curry & dhania leaves.

·         Heat ghee. Splutter mustard seeds & jeera.

·         Add the same to the rasam.

·         The rasam is now ready.

Rasam can be served with hot rice & any curry of your choice.The given quantity can serve up to 3 persons.