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PORITHA RASAM (SPICY LENTIL RASAM)

Serves :
4

Preparation Time :
20 minutes

Cooking Time :
25 minutes

Preparation Method :

  • The Spice Paste: Fry the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, red chilli, black gram dhal and asafetida in 2 teaspoon oil.
  • Add the grated coconut and grind to a fine paste using very little water.
  • Heat 2 teaspoon ghee in a pan and add all the ingredients for tempering.
  • When the mustard seeds splutter, add the cooked dhals, tomato, turmeric powder, 2 cups water, and salt. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Mix in the spice paste and simmer for 3 - 5 minutes for the flavours to blend.
  • Add the lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with rice.

INGREDIENTS

  • 75 grams red gram dhal, cooked
  • 40 grams green gram dhal
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • A pinch of turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • A bunch of coriander leaves, chopped fine

Spice Paste

  • 1 dry red chilli
  • ½ teaspoon black gram dhal
  • 1 teaspoon asafetida powder
  • 3 tablespoon grated fresh coconut
  • 2 teaspoon Cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Tempering

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ghee
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 dry red chilli, halved
  • A few curry leaves

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