Tomato Rasam

On cold days Rasam is soothing. The Rasam here has freshly ground spices added with lentils and tomato. Sour the tomato the Rasam tastes better if not one can add tamarind pulp. Served hot with steamed rice. Can be drunk hot as soupJ
Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	15-20 Minutes
Serves	4-5 People
Ingredients	Toor dal Tomatoes Curry leaves Salt	½ Cup 2 A Few To Taste
To Grind	Cumin Seeds Coriander Seeds Pepper Garlic	1 Tsp. 1 Tsp. ½ Tsp. 2 Pods
To Season	Mustard Garlic Asafetida Oil	½ Tsp. 2 Pods A Pinch As Reqd.
Method 1.  Pressure cook dal and tomatoes together. Once it cools down grind both and set them aside. 2.  Now coarsely grind cumin seeds, coriander seeds, pepper and garlic. 3.  Mix both dal tomato and the coarsely ground spices. Add water and bring it to desired consistency and boil. 4.  Add salt as well. 5.  In a pan heat some oil, add mustard. Once it splutters add garlic, curry leaves and asafetida. 6.  Pour the seasoning and garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the stove.