Lemon Rasam
Built on a base of cooked lentils and roasted coconut, this sambar brings together vegetables, tamarind, and a carefully balanced spice mix. The mustard-seed-and-curry-leaf tempering at the end is what ties everything together.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 5 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 nos Tomato — chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger — finely chopped
- 2 nos Green chillies — finely chopped
- Coriander leaves — finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Red gram cooked & — mashed (Thuvaraparippu)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetiada (Kayam)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 1 tbsp Ghee
Preparation
Step 1
Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the cooked and mashed red gram.
Step 2
Add to it all the ingredients (except lemon juice) and keep it on fire.
Step 3
Bring to a boil.
Step 4
Heat ghee in a small pan.
Step 5
Add mustard seeds and when they crackle, add curry leaves.
Step 6
Add the above seasoning to the rasam.
Step 7
Allow the rasam to cool for about 10 min.
Step 8
Finally, add lemon juice and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Tip
Add the tempering last and let the sambar rest for 5 minutes after. The flavours need a moment to settle.
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