Dhal Rasam/Paruppu Rasam

This rasam is only with dhals and i didn't use tamarind.Those kids who doesn't eat dhals can be substituted by this dish.

Ingredients:

Tuvar dhal - 1/2 cup

Tomato - 1

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt

To grind:

Garlic - 4 flakes

Curry leaves - few

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Pepper - 1/2 tsp

Coriander - 1 tsp

Red chilli - pick a 1/2 from 1.


To temper:

Oil/ ghee - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Hing - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - few


To garnish:

Coriander leaves - few.

Method:

1. Pressure cook dhal along with tomato and tumeric powder for 2 whistles or until done.

2. Mash them nicely or grind them. ( I usually grind them too).

3. Heat oil in kadai and temper with the given ingredients.

4. Add the ground paste.

5. Add the mashed dhal and salt.

6. When it is about to froth, switch off the flame and garnish.