A WONDERFUL RASAM FOR A WINTER NIGHT

A WONDERFUL RASAM FOR A WINTER NIGHT

Methi seeds	1 tsp
Toor dhal	4 tsp
Pepper	1 tsp
Jeera(cumin seeds)	1 tsp
Curry leaves	1 tbsn
Tamarind paste	1 tsp
Tomato pieces	1 small cup
Turmeric powder	½ tsp
Oil to fry and season	2 tsp
Salt to taste
Red chilli	1

1. Fry methi(fenugreek) seeds,chilli,toor dhal, pepper, jeera and curry leaves.
2. Powder them nicely and keep.
3. Grind tomato pieces.
4. Mix tamarind paste with salt , turmeric powder and tomato paste in 3 tumblers of water .
5. Allow the solution to boil for full 5 minutes so that the raw smell of tamarind and tomato will leave.
6. Add the ground powder and allow it just one boil.
7. Season mustard in a tsp of oil.
8. Garnish with minced coriander leaves and serve.
9. No need to add cooked dhal to this rasam.
10. A very simple and healthy rasam for cold night.
11. One can take it as soup also for a cold and sore throat.