TOMATO RASAM

Ingredients ( for Rasam Masala)

1 Tsp Massor daal

1/2 Tsp  chanadal

1 Tsp Dhania seeds

3 Whole dry Red chillies

5-6 Peppercorn

1/3 Tsp Jeera

4-6 Curry leaves.

Other Ingredients

 2 Tbsp toovar dal

1/2 cup Tomato pulp

1/4 cup Tamrind water

Pinch of Turmeric

Salt to taste

2 Tsp coconut oil

1/4  Tsp mustard seeds

3-4 Curry leaves

1/4 Tsp Hing

Method
  

• Combine all the Rasam Masala ingredients in a small pan and dry roast on a slow flam for 5-6 minutes. when cool, blend in mixer to a fine powdered.
• Toovar dal and 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistle.
• Allow the steam  to escape before opening the lid. Whisk the daal thoroughly and bring to boil.
• Add Tomato pulp, tamarind water, turmeric powder, salt and mix well and simmer 5-7 minutes.
• Add rasam powder and 3 cup water and again simmer 5-7 minutes.
• For tempering heat the oil add mustard seeds, curry leaves and hing saute a minutes.
• Pour it over rasam.