ARAITHUVITTA RASAM (GROUND DAL RASAM)

Preparation Method :

• The Spice Paste: Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan. Fry the dhal, asafetida powder, red chillies and curry leave till the dals begin to turn pink.
• Add the cumin seeds and fry for another minute till the dals turn golden and the spices give out a fragrant aroma.
• Soak the fried ingredients in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes.
• Drain and grind the spices coarsely by adding a little water.
• Combine the spice paste, salt and turmeric powder and add it to the tamarind water.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes till the raw smell of the tamarind disappears.
• Add more water if the rasam is too thick.
• In a pan heat the coconut oil and add the mustard seeds. When they splutter add to the rasam.
• Serve hot with rice.