Rasam South Indian Soup

Soak the dal and tamarind separately for an hour before cooking.

Boil a little water and add dal as soon as it starts boiling.

Also add salt and a little turmeric powder and let it cook.

In the meantime squeeze out the juice from the tamarind

and boil it after adding to it a little water,

finely sliced green chillies, a little salt and turmeric powder.

Let it boil for ½ an hour them add the cooked dal to it.

Heat 1 tbsp. oil and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves.

When ready add to the rasam. Finally add coriander leaves.