Dhal 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.