MYSORE RASAM

INGREDIENTS:

For Rasam powder:

2 tsp toor dal
2 tsp dhaniya (coriander seeds)
2 tsp jeera
2 tsp methi seeds
2 tsp pepper
5 red chillies

Dry roast all the above ingredients and make into coarse powder

For Rasam:

3 to 4 Tbsp cooked toor dal
1 large tomato
2 tsp tamarind paste
1 tsp jaggery powder
Tadka - mustard seeds, jeera, urad dal
salt to taste
oil

METHOD:

1. Heat a bowl, add oil and make tadka.

2. Add chopped tomatoes and cooked toor dal in the bowl.

3. Add tamarind paste, water, salt and bring to boil.

4. Add rasam powder (mentioned above) and boil for 5 minutes and switch off the stove.

Serve hot with rice.