Mysore Rasam

Ma made jeera rasam and mysore rasam specially for K when he was sick. I got to taste the mysore rasam and it was yummy!

Mysore Rasam

 

2 tbsps toor dal, pressure cooked

lime size tamarind

turmeric powder pinch

salt

1 tbsp coconut

1 tsp bengal gram dal

1/2 cumin seeds

1/2 tsp coriander seeds

1/4 tsp whole black pepper

1-2 red chilies

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

ghee

Dry roast bengal gram dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chilies and pepper. When bengal gram dal is slightly brown, add coconut and fry till coconut is lightly roasted. Cool and grind to a coarse powder. Meanwhile, heat oil in a kadai, burst mustard seeds. Add curry leaves. Add 2 cups tamarind water, turmeric water, salt and let it come to a boil. Add powder and simmer for about 10 minutes. Now add the boiled toor dal and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot with rice.