Kerala Simple Rasam

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• Tamarind, as needed
• Asafoetida A pinch (Kayam)
• 3 nos Green chillies
• 3 nos Red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• 10 nos Garlic pods
• 2 - Ginger
• Mustard seeds A little
• Fenugreek A pinch (Uluva)
• Pepper powder, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 3 sprig Curry leaves
• Coriander leaves A handful

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Put tamarind in a kadai and pour little hot water.

2. Step 2

   Add asafoetida and cook and set aside.

3. Step 3

   Grind together garlic pods, green chilles, curry leaves, red chillies, cumin seeds, pepper powder and kayam again.

4. Step 4

   Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil.

5. Step 5

   Let the mustard seeds crackle.

6. Step 6

   Add the above ground mixture into the kadai.

7. Step 7

   Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder.

8. Step 8

   Add the "tamarind mixture"(puli vellam with kayam), pepper powder and required hot water.

9. Step 9

   Add the finely chopped coriander leaves.