Drumstick Rasam

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: Makes 4 to 5 servings

Ingredients

10 boiled drumsticks
1 tbsp boiled toovar (arhar)
1 tbsp tamarind (imli)
1 tsp rasam powder
a little grated jaggery (gur)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) seeds
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
a few curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp oil
chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing

Method

In a deep bowl, add the boiled water of toovar dal and boiled drumsticks and add the tamrind, salt, turmeric and jaggery and mix well and bring to boil.Add the rasam powder, mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.For the tempering, heat the oil in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and saute for 5 seconds.Add the asafoetida and pour this tempering to the rasam and mix well.Serve hot garnished with coriander.