Rasam (Tomato health drink)

Ingredients

         

Tomato cut into small pieces – 2 nos.

Sambar dal – 1 tbsp

Red chilli powder – 1 ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Black pepper powder – ½ tsp

Asafetida – a pinch

Tamarind pulp water – ½ cup

Curry and coriander leaves for garnishing

Coconut oil – 2 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Method

        

Soak the dal overnight and boil and cook dal in a cooker. Heat oil in a pan; cook the tomato pieces, red chilli, turmeric, black pepper & asafetida powder along with tamarind water. Add the cooked dal into the tomato curry. When completely cooked, add the mustard and curry, coriander leaves in oil and splay it into the rasam. Serve hot with rice o as a health drink. It is a healthy drink after a meal. It clears your throat and helps in digestion.