Kollu Rasam Type I

Ingredients:

·         2 tsp. Kollu podi

·         1 tsp Coriander powder

·         1 tsp Cumin powder

·         1 tsp Black pepper powder

·         ¼ tsp Turmeric powder

·         2 Red Chillies

·         5 Garlic cloves

·         ¼ tsp Asafoetida

·         ½ tsp Mustard seeds

·         ½ tsp Urad dal

·         1 cup Tamarind juice (1 tbs Tamarind extract dissolved in 1 cup of hot water)

·         Few Curry leaves 

·         Small bunch of Coriander leaves finely chopped.

·         Salt to taste

·         1 tsp Oil.

Preparation:  

·       In a deep pan, heat oil, add mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, red chillies, garlic, asafoetida and sauté for few minutes.

·       Add the tamarind juice, 2 tsp of prepared kollu powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper, turmeric powder, salt, 2 – 3 cups of water and let it stand in medium heat for 5 minutes.

·       When the rasam begins to form foam add the coriander leaves and turn off the heat.

·       Hot Kollu rasam is ready to serve with rice.

(Note: To make Kollu podi check my previous recipe)