LEMON RASAM

Ingredients:

1/2 cup tuvar dal

1 medium tomato, chopped

2-3 green chillies, slit into half

1 teaspoon chopped ginger

2 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

Juice of one lemon

2 teaspoon ghee

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

Salt to taste

Method:

Cook the tuvar dal in pressure cooker and mash it well. Heat ghee in a saucepan and when it is hot add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves. When the mustard seeds start to crackle, add the tomatoes, ginger, and green chillies and fry for a minute or so. Now add sufficient water, turmeric powder, and salt and bring it to boil. Once the tomatoes are soft add the mashed dal and bring it to boil. Remove from heat and then add the lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice and vegetable curry.