A simple Rasam but very tasty !!
The masala which is used in this is usually made for a mutton or chicken gravy ,but my grand mother used the same masala ,added some tangy tomato and tamarind and made a yummy Rasam to feed her family which got together for a festivity .Of course all of used to love it .
Ingredients :
- Mustard ¼ tsp
- Urad dhal ¼ tsp
- Small onion 4-5 ( chopped )
- Garlic 2-3 ( crushed )
- Tomato 1 ( chopped )
- Tamarind extract 1 small cup
- Turmeric ¼ tsp
- Asafoetida ¼ tsp
- Curry leaves a few
- Coriander leaves to garnish
- Ghee 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Fry in oil & Grind :
- Red chilly 2
- Curry leaves a few
- Small Onions 3 – 4
- Coriander Seeds ¾ tsp
- Castor Oil ½ – ¾ tsp
Method :
- In a kadai heat oil add red chilly ,curry leaves and toss.
- Add onions and let it brown.
- Add coriander seeds and fry well ,till an aroma comes.
- Grind it to a paste.
- In a pan heat ghee ,throw in mustard ,urad dhal ,let it splutter.
- Add onions and garlic and toss.
- Add tomato and toss till it gets mushy.
- Add the tamarind extract and let it boil and get a little thick.
- Add the ground paste with water ( ½ – 1 cup approx. ) and allow it to boil till raw smell subsides.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with rice and papad.
