Plain Rasam Without Dal
Ingredients:
- tamarind the size of a small lemon
- rasam powder 3/4 tsp
- a pinch of asafoetida
- a few curry leaves
- a few coriander leaves
- mustard 1 tsp
- red chillies 4
- toor dal 1 tsp
- ghee to fry the seasonings
- salt to taste
Method:
Soak the tamarind ina little water and keep aside. About 15 minutes later, squeeze out the tamarind, retaining the tamarind and water solution, dilute it with 500 ml of water and add rasam powder, asafoetida
powder, toor dal and curry leaves. Bring the solution to a boil. Allow the solution to boil until the aroma of tamarind and rasam powder subsides. Dilute the boiling solution again with 1/2 litre of water. Remove from fire
when the boiling solution foams. Season with mustard, curry leaves and red chillies. Garnish with coriander leaves. Add salt and serve hot.