Rasam with Dal

Ingredeints

1. Dal  - 1/2 cup
2. Whole coriander- 3 tbsp
3. Pepper- 2 tsp
4. Red Chilly- 4 No
5. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
6. Tomato grinded- 2 No
7. Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
8. Water- 5 Cups
9. Tarmarind - 1 lemon sized
10. Asafoetida- 1/2 tsp ( as required )
11. Garlic pods -  6 nos chopped
12. Onion Shallots - 8 Nos Chopped
13. Fenugreek Seeds- 5 No
14. Cumin Seeds- 1/2 tsp
15. Oil as required
16. Salt as required.
17. Coriander Leaves for garnishing

Ingredients :

1. Soak the tarmarind in 1 /2 cup water.
2. Cook the Dal in cooker to 4 or 5 whistles
3. Dry roast the whole coriander , pepper for  1 minute.
4. Add the red chilly and again roast till it start to turn dark red.
5. Crush the coriander pepper and redchilly in a mixie and keep this aside.
6. Heat the pan and when it is hot , add oil.Transfer the mustard seeds , fenugreekseeds , cumin seeds and let it splutter.
7. Add chopped garlic and onion shallots , saute for 2 minutes.
8. Add the grinded mixture and saute till the raw smell goes.
9. Add the tomato paste and saute for 3 minutes in low flame.
10. Add 1 cup water and bring to boil.
11. Add asafoetida , salt and sqweezed tarmarind water.
12. Again check salt and add if required more.
13. Also check for the sour taste and add the tarmarind water if required more.
14. The gravy will be thick now . So add 4 cups water and let it boil for 5 minutes.
15. Add coriander leaves and Serve Hot with rice.