Lemon Rasam

Are you a rasam lover like me 😅? Today's post is Lemon rasam. Vert tangy, zesty & full of flavours. It is pretty simple to make and such a comforting dish too. Can be had as a soup or mixed with hot rice.

Lemons in general are anti-bacterial, anti-viral & immune boosting. Do you know that lemons are good for weight-loss as well? Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids which work against infections like the flu and colds, most important these days isn't it?

This is how I made it.

Ingredients:

Tomato 1

Juice from 1 lemon

Green Chilli 1 or 2

Tur dal 1/4 cup

Turmeric Powder pinch

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves

To temper:

Ghee 1 tsp

Mustard Seeds 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli 1

Curry Leaves few

Method:

• Pressure cook tur dal for 4 whistles. Keep it aside.

• Add tomato, chopped green chillies, coriander leaves and water to a vessel.

• Add turmeric powder, salt. Allow it to boil until tomatoes turn mushy and you get the aroma of the coriander leaves.

• Next add the cooked dal. Add water & adjust the consistency.

• Simmer for 3 minutes. When the rasam turns frothy switch off the flame.

• Add lemon juice and mix well.

• Prepare the tadka. Heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli and curry leaves. When they crackle, pour it over the rasam.

• Garnish with Coriander leaves & enjoy it with hot steamed rice.

Note:

• Do not re-heat the rasam after adding lemon.