Rasam

Preparation time: 15 mins
Makes 3 servings
Cooking time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Tamrind - 1 lemon sized ball
Tomato - 1 big
Rasam powder - 1 tsp
Garlic - 2 pods
Asafoetida - a pinch
Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
Urad dal- 1/4 tsp
Water
Salt
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves

Procedure:

1.Soak the tamrind in water for 10 mins.Mash and strain it.
2.Mash tomatoes and add to tamrind water.
3.Add salt,rasam powder, curry leaves and coriander leaves.
4.Water can be added, as required.
5.Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds and urad dal.
6.When it splutters , add asafoetida and this mixture.
7.Boil for 3 minutes and is ready to serve.
Serve hot with steamed rice.