Mor Rasam - Type 1

Today’s post is Mor Rasam. This rasam would taste heavenly when you are actually recovering from fever or cold .It is very soothing to the throat. There are many variations to this rasam.Today's let us see the first variation.

Ingredients:

Curd 1 cup

Asafoetida pinch

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder a pinch

To dry roast:

Tur Dal 1 tsp

Chana Dal 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp

Pepper 1 tsp

Red Chilli 1

Method:

1. Dry roast all the ingredients given under "To dry roast". Powder them into a fine powder and keep it aside.

2. Whisk the curd. Pour it into a vessel. Add turmeric powder and asafoetida to it.

3. Heat in a very low flame and allow the curd mixture to froth. Make sure that you do not boil.

4. Once it starts to froth, add the ground powder. Mix and add more water to adjust the consistency.

5. Simmer for couple of minutes and switch off the flame.

6. Heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, red chilli, curry leaves. When they splutter, pour it over the rasam.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.