MANGO RASAM

A simple and tangy rasam for any hot summer day……..Simple ingredients and very simple to make.

INGREDIENTS

Mango pieces                      1 cup
Tomatoes                             1/2 cup
Toor dal                               1/4 cup(cooked)
Water                                   4 cups
Salt                                      to taste
Sugar                                   2 Tsp
Turmeric                              1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds                   2 Tsp
Black pepper                       1tsp
Oil                                       1 tsp
Mustard                               1/2 tsp
Jeera                                    1/2 tsp
Methi seeds                         1/4tsp
Hing                                    a pinch
Garlic cloves                       3-4 optional
Coriander                            2-3 sprigs
Curry leaves                       5-8

PROCEDURE
Boil the mango pieces and the tour dal separately (dal doesn't cook if both are mixed).
Mash both of them.
In the mixture add salt, water, turmeric, sugar, tomatoes, coarsely ground coriander seeds and pepper corns.
Let the mixture boil till the tomato pieces are cooked. Add more water if required.
Let it boil for 15 to 20 minutes. switch off the flame.
Now heat oil in a separate pan and add the tadka ingredients(mustard, jeera, methi seeds, hint, garlic cloves, curry leaves.)
When the tadka is done add it to the rasam. Finally add the coriander leaves. Cover and leave for 10 minutes.
Serve hot with white rice.