Lemon Rasam

Lemon Rasam

Some may be advised by doctors. not to have Rasam because of tamarind... This Lemon rasam will help in that case.. yes!! Its a no tamarind rasam.. 

Rasam originally means soup.. This rasam means it.. Its slowly cooked with tomato ,dal and added spices... You will find this rasam tasting refreshing and extra-ordinary than that of usual  tamarind rasam.. Here goes the recipe!!

 

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Lemon juice              - 2 tbsp

Toor Dal                    - 1/4 cup

Tomato                      - 1

Green Chilli               - 1

Asafoetida                  - a pinch

Rasam Powder           - 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder       - 1/4 tsp

Salt                             - As required

Coriander Leaves      - few

Curry Leaves             - few

Oil                              - As required

For Seasoning:

Mustard Seeds           - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds              - 1 tsp  (Seeragam)

Red Chilli                   - 1

Procedure:

• Cook well Toor dal with turmeric powder, asafoetida and little gingely oil.
• Take a sauce pan. Add chopped tomato, green chilli, coriander leaves and curry leaves to it. Add 1 cup of water and let it boil.
• When it starts boiling, reduce the flame and add rasam powder and turmeric powder.
• After five minutes, add cooked dal along with its water.. Add another cup of water..
• Keep on stirring in between.. Switch off the flame in another ten minutes. . add salt and lemon juice.
• Do the seasoning and add it to the rasam..
• Serve it hot with rice and curry of your choice.
• I am serving it with dry Aloo-Gobi curry..

Quick Tips:

• You can also add another 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice if you want the rasam to be more sour..
• You can it also season it with Ghee..