LEMON RASAM

INGREDIENTS

Water – 3 cups

Coriander seeds – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

TALIMPU

Oil – 1 tbsp

Finely chopped onion – 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves – few

Rasam powder – 1 1/2 tsp

Lemon juice – 2 tbsp

Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp

METHOD

Bring to boil 3 cups of water with coriander seeds, salt,turmeric and curry leaves . Boil for 5 to 6 minutes, strain it and keep it aside.

Mean while heat oil in a pan on medium heat and add all the talimpu ingredients in order except rasam powder , lemon juice and coriander leaves .

When mustard seeds starts spluttering add the boiled water to it and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add rasam powder , lemon juice, coriander leaves and boil for 3 to 4 minutes on medium flame . Remove from flame ,serve with hot rice. Adjust seasoning .