Moong Dal Rasam

This rasam is ideal on cold days. You can also add red chilli and turmeric powder while the rasam boils according to your taste. Garlic can also be used to season the rasam. It tastes simply wow when you want something simple and tasty as well J
Prep Time	2-3 Minutes
Cooking Time	20-25 Minutes
Serves	3-4
Ingredients	Moong Dal Pepper Corn Cumin Seeds Garlic (Optional) Tamarind Paste Salt / Jaggery Coriander Leaves Curry Leaves	1 Tbsp. ½ Tsp. 1 Tsp. 1 Pod 2 Tsp. To Taste To Garnish A few
Seasoning	Mustard Dry Red Chilli Asafetida Oil	½ Tsp. 1-2 A Pinch As Reqd.
Method 1.     In a pan dry roast the moong dal, cumin seeds and pepper (Garlic can also be roasted with these ingredients) till the moong dal turns to golden color. Let it cool.   2.     Dilute the tamarind paste by add 11/2 cup of water. In another vessel boil tamarind water with salt and jaggery.   3.     Grind the roasted ingredients to powder consistency. Add this powder and curry leaves to the boiling tamarind water.   4.     Let it boil nicely, taste check J 5.     Do the seasoning and pour it over the rasam and garnish with coriander leaves.   6.     Serve with  steamed rice.