Tamarind Rasam

Ingredients

Lemon size tamarind soaked in water

1 tblsp ghee

1 tsp mustard

1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera

Pinch of hing / asafoetida

1 red chilli

5 crushed garlic cloves

Salt to taste

3 tblsp jaggery

1/2 tsp turmeric pdr

2 tsp rasam pdr

Chopped coriander leaves

Procedure

• Extract the tamarind pulp and keep it aside

• Heat ghee in a pan, add mustard, when it starts crackling, add curry leaves, jeera and fry for a second

• Add red chilli bits, crushed garlic, and fry till it is browned

• Add the tamarind extract, turmeric pdr, jaggery, rasam powder, salt to taste

• Add water as required and let it boil for 10 mins

• Turn off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves

• Serve hot with rice and papad.