DAL RASAM

Ingredients

Cooked thoor dhal – 2 tbsp
Tamarind – small lemon sized
Water – 5 cups
Tomato – 1 or 2
Dhal rasam powder – ½ tsp
Cumin and pepper powder – ½ tsp (coarsely powdered)
Garlic – 3 flakes
Salt and jaggery – as required
Curry leaves, coriander leaves

For seasoning:

Oil or ghee – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
Asafoetida – a pinch

Method:

1. Soak tamarind in water for ½ an hour and then extract. Dilute it with water.
2. Add cooked thoor dhal, crushed garlic and the other powders and bring it to boil.
3. Add the chopped tomato and boil for 1 or 2 minutes.
4. Add hot seasonings, curry leaves, coriander leaves and close with lid. Serve while hot.