Rasam

Rasam

Rasam is an essential course of Indian meal. Rasam rice is preceded by curd rice which is the last course of the meal. Rasam recipe varies mainly in its spice blend. In this recipe of rasam, dal is not used in any way. Its simple and instant rasam made with few spices and preferably tomatoes.


Ingredients 

1 tsp urd dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
3/4 tsp pepper
a pinch of fenugreek seeds
Mustard
2 dry red chillis
1 medium sized tomato chopped
1/2 tsp rasam powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp tamarind pulp
2 cloves of garlic
salt as required


Method

Heat little ghee (or oil) and splutter mustard. 

Then add red dry chillies , tomatoes, garlic cloves and a little water. 

Allow the tomatoes to cook.

Roast together urd dal , cumin seeds , pepper corns and fenugreek seeds in a pan.Grind together all those in a coffee grinder. 

Once the tomatoes are cooked add about a cup more of water .Add the rasam powder , turmeric , salt, tamarind and the ground masala.Simmer it again for a few minutes.

Serve Rasam with rice.