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 .
Serves : 3
Cooking Time : 25 min
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.
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