MYSORE RASAM

INGREDIENTS :-

Toor dal - 2 to 3 tbsp
Tamrind - 1 small lemon size
Rasam powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
Channa dal - 2 tsp
Grated Coconut - 2 tsp
Red Chillie - 1
Curry leaves - 6
Salt to taste
Cilantro - 2 tbsp

METHOD :-

1. Roast coriander seeds, channa dal, grated coconut, red chillie and curry leaves with 1/2 tsp ghee and grind to powder.

2. Extract the  tamrind pulp and boil with 2 -3 cups of water in a vessel.

3. Add turmeric powder, salt, asafoetida and rasam powder.

4. Boil till the raw smell vanishes.
5. Pressure cook toor dal and mash the dal.

6. Add dal water and ground powder to the boiling rasam and allow it to boil for 5 minutes.

7. Heat ghee in a pan, add mustard seeds. when it starts to pop add to the rasam.

8. Garnish with cilantro.

Serve with rice.