Sunday 2 August 2009

Lemon Rasam

Special about this rasam is, we dont need tamarind or any rasam powder to prepare this.

Ingredients:

Boiled Toor dal - 4 tbsp.
Tomato - 1.
Green Chillies - 3 (cut length wise).
Ginger - finely cut one small piece (optional).
Salt - as required.
Hing -as required.
Turmeric Powder - ¼ tbsp.
Lime juice - 2 ½ to 3 tbsp.
Water - 2 glasses.
Coriander leaves - 4 to 5 leaves.

For Seasoning:

Oil - 1tbsp.
Mustard seeds - ¼ tsp.
Curry leaves - 5 to 6 leaves.
Cumin seeds - ¼ tsp.

Method:

1. In a vessel put Cooked Toor dal, Slit green chillies, Chopped ginger, salt, Hing, Turmeric powder and 1 glass of water, mix well.
2. Allow it to boil, when it starts boiling add cut tomatoes and boil till the green chillies cooked (colour of green chillies will change.)
3. Now, add remaining water and boil till foamy.
4. Switch off, squeeze lemon juice.
5. Garnish with Coriander leaves.
6. Season the ingredients with oil.
Serve with hot rice.