Plum Rasam~ a tangy twist!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup plums chopped
1/2 cup masoor dal
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp asafetida
Salt to taste
For Rasam Powder
3 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp toor dal
1 tsp chana dal
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
4 medium size dry red chili
1/2 tsp oil
For Tempering
1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 small red chili
1 tsp ghee
3-4 curry leaves
cilantro - chopped for garnish

Method:

1. Roast and grind the rasam powder finely.
2. Boil masoor dal with turmeric powder. Keep it aside.
3. Then boil the chopped plums separately in 2 cups water with salt.
4. To the plums mixture, add asafetida, rasam powder and the masoor dal. 
5. In a separate pan, temper mustard seeds and curry leaves and add it to the rasam.
6. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Note: If you like your Rasam slightly on the sweeter side or if your Plums are very tart, add 1 - 2 tsp Sugar or Jaggery to adjust the taste.  Also if you prefer a runnier Rasam, add an additional cup of water and adjust salt.

 

Happy Cooking :)

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