Rasam

This is the simple form of rasam. There are many varieties which I will be posting in the future.

Dhal stock-5-6cups

Tamarind-1 lemon sized ball

Tomato-3nos

Red chilly-4nos

Pepper and cumin powder-2tsp

Curry leaves-6nos

Coriander leaves-for garnishing

Mustard-1tsp

Cumin-1tsp

Methi seeds-1/2tsp

Hing-1/2tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2tsp

Garlic-3pods

1. Soak tamarind and tomatoes in 2 cups of water for 10minutes.

2. Mash them well until the juice of both are extracted.

3. Filter this into the dhal stock.

4. Break chilly into small pieces and add it to the dhal stock. Add crushed garlic,pepper and cumin powder.

5. Heat oil and add mustard,cumin, methi, curry leaves and add the dhal stock.

6. Keep the flame on medium high till the rasam comes to boiling stage. Do not allow it to boil.

7. Pour it into the serving vessel and add salt and coriander leaves. Close lid to retain flavour.