Tomato Rasam

Ingredients:

1. Thoor dhal( 2 tablespoons)
2. Tamarind-(100 g)
3. Rasam Powder- 2 spoons
4. Turmeric- 1/4 spoon
5. Salt
6. Asafoetida
7. Curry Leaves
8. Coriander leaves
9. Chopped Tomato- 1

Method:
1.Pressure cook the Thoor dhal nicely.Mash it well and keep aside

2.Soak the tamarind in hot water and drain the water to a hollow vessel.
3.Add Salt ,turmeric and Asafoetida to the tamarind water & allow it to boil for 10 minutes till the raw smell goes off.
4.Add the pressure cooked Thoor dhal to the rasam and boil for 5 minutes
5.Add the chopped tomato

6.Do not allow the rasam to boil for long.Keep in low flame and add 1 cup of water till you get the right consistency.
7.Seasoning: Ghee+Mustard+curry leaves.
8.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves after switching off stove.