Andhra Rasam
Andhra rasam is another variety of rasam made with a few spices and garlic. It is tasty and can be easily prepared.
Ingredients
- 1 small cup Tuvar dal
- 1 tomato
- 1 tesp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- asafoetida a pinch
- curry leaves a few
- tamarind a small ball
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp pepper
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 2 red chilli 2
- salt to taste
- water
Instructions
Pre requisites :
- Chop the tomato to small pieces.
- Extract the pulp of tamarind.
- Dry grind coriander seeds, pepper and garlic in the mixer.
- Cook the tuvar dal in pressure with adequate amount of water.
Preparation :
- Take a small pan and add oil to it. Make the seasoning and add the tomato pieces to it along with salt and some water. Let cook. Add tamarind pulp to it. Let boil. Then,add the pounded mixture to it. Let the smell of the spices infuse into it. Mash the cooked dal well with the ladle. Put it into the boiling mixture. Add water to the required consistency. Let boil on a slow flame. Andhra rasam is ready to serve. Ideal with hot rice.