Rasam

First prepare the Rasam powder.

Roast the ingredients on low flame.

Let it cool down. Grind to fine powder.

Soak tamarind in water for 15 minutes, get the pulp 1 cup water.

Cook the red lentils in 2 cup water, till it is soft.

Take deep cooking pot, add 1 cup water, and add rasam powder & tamarind water 1 cup.

Mash the cooked dal, add to the mixture, boil for 5 minutes add salt & more water if needed, and boil further for 5 minutes.

Take frying pan, put 1 tbsp oil to heat.

Add mustard seed’s& cumin seeds, when they stop cracking add asafetida & turmeric powder, curry leaves add to ready Rasam & cover the pot.

Rasam is ready. Serve with hot steamed rice.