rasam in a very simple way by Sudhaa

rasam in a very simple way

Thuvaram Paruppu - 3/4 cup
Lemon size Tamarind soaked in 2 cups of water (soak it in warm water for it to loosen up early)
Small tomatoes - 2 (or 1 big)
Asafoetida/Perungayam - 1 tsp
Rasam Powder - 1 tbsp
Salt - To taste

Seasoning:
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
Jeera - 2 tsp

Pressure cook dal, u may allow 3-4 whistles. Once the pressure is down, mash the dal well, add tamarind extract to it, along with cut tomatoes and let it cook for 2 mins (during this time u may add more water if required).

Add rasam powder, salt and asafoetida and let it cook for 5 mins or till it comes to a good boil. I usually taste and see if the rasam podi is mixed well. Once it is cooked, you can switch off the stove.

Take a separate wok, heat the oil. Once it is hot, add the mustard seeds, once they pop add jeera and let it sizzle. Once done, you can add it to rasam.