Hotel Rasam

Hotel Rasam :- I learnt this recipe from my friend Anu.This rasam is made withou
t Garlic.It tastes similar to the rasam we get from hotel.So i named it Hotel Ra
sam.
Ingrediants(measures for 4)
Rasam Powder
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Chana Dhal(kadalai parupu) - 1 tb spoon

Kothamali seeds/Corriander seeds - 1/2 tb spoon
Black pepper corns - 1 t spoon
Cumin Seeds/Jeera Seeds - 1 1/2 t spoon
Dry Red Chilli - 2 big
Methi/Vendhayam - 1 pinch

Ingrediants to make rasam powder.Only for display,not exact measures

Heat a kadai and dry roast(until channa dhal,corr.seeds turn into brown color) a
ll the above ingrediants.
Dry roasted ingrediants ready to be powdered
Cool it for a while.Grind to a fine powder in a blender or coffee grinder.
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Tamarind- lemon size,soak in 4 cups of water

Tomato- 1/2 medium chopped
Corriander/kothamali leaves - chopped ,as required
Powders- turmeric 1/4 t spoon,hing/Kayam 4 shakes
Salt-as required
Seasoning-mustard,curry leaves

Method
Heat oil in a kadai,add the seasonings,when it splutters,add tomatoes fry until
they are mushy.Add the rasam powder and fry for 3 mins.Nice aroma arises at this
stage.Now add the tamarind water.Add the powders,salt.Allow to boil for 6 to 7
mins.Add corriander leaves.When you see bubbles starting to arise.Switch off the
stove.Rasam is ready.Serve with rice or as a soup particulary when it is rainin
g outside.
Hotel Rasam
Tips
* You can make the rasam powder in a bluk,store it in a air tight container
or in freezer as use it as needed.
* It goes well with veggie side dishes.