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Udupi Rasam

Ingredients for the rasam powder

Red chillies -5
Urad Dal - 1tsp
Coriander seeds - 3 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Methi / Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 5
Dessicated coconut - 1 tbsp
Hing - 1/8 tsp
Oil - a drop

Udupi Rasam

Method

Heat oil in a pan add all above mentioned ingredients except coconut & hing.
In medium low flame roast till light brown & nice aroma comes out.
Do not over fry & burn them.
Switch off the flame & add the hing & coconut, give a nice mix.
Cool this mixture & dry grind to a fine powder.

To make Rasam

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Tempering ingredients

Oil - 1 tsp
Red chillies - 2
Urad dal - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few

Other ingredients

Toor dal - 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Tomatoes - 2 small
Green chillies - 1
Tamarind - a small gooseberry size
( soak it in warm water & remove the pulp )
Coriander leaves - few
Jaggery - 1/4 tsp

Method

Pressure cook dal,turmeric powder,green chillies & tomato together till soft.
Once the steam has released open the pressure cooker add the tamarind juice,jaggery,salt,rasam powder ( add needed amount ) & water.Give a nice boil & switch off the stove.
Heat oil in a pan & temper it with above ingredients.
Pour the tempering into the rasam garnish with coriander leaves.
Best served with hot rice.

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