Rasam powder

Ingredients:

* 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

Heat a kadai and dry roast(until channa dhal,corr.seeds turn into brown color) all the above ingrediants.

Cool it for a while.Grind to a fine powder in a blender or coffee grinder.

* 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