Jeera Rasam

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

50 gms toovar (arhar) dal
25 gms cumin seeds (jeera)
6 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
1/4 cup tamarind (imli) pulp
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
salt to taste

Method

Clean, wash and soak the toovar dal, cumin seeds, red chillies and coriander in enough water for 30 minutes.Blend in a mixer till smooth and keep aside.In a deep pan, add the tamarind water and bring to boil.Add the salt, turmeric powder and carom seeds and boil for 5 minutes.Add the grounded paste and 4 cups water and simmer for 20 minutes.Serve hot with rice.