Kitchen Chronicles - Dal Rasam

Here are the ingredients you will need:

Ingredient
Toor Dal
Tamarind Juice Pulp
Salt
Rasam Powder
Asafoetida
Curry leaves
Green Coriander
Mustard Seeds
Red Chillies

Qty (Large)
5 kgs
1/2 kg
As required
1/2 kg
25 gms
1 bundle
1 1/2 bundle
50 gms
100 gms

Qty (Four)
75 gms
Lemon size
As per taste
35 gms
3 gms
1 stem
5 stems
3 gm
5 nos

Boil the dal, smash well, add tamarind juice, salt and curry leaves. Boil well for 10 to 15 minutes by adding rasam powder and asafoetida. In a small vessel, give tadka by adding oil, mustard, red chillies and curry leaves. Pour over the boiling rasam. Add chopped green coriander and switch off the stove. Do not forget to cover with lid. Chopped green coriander is an essential item on all rasams for good flavour.

Hareendran A K
Dining Hall Manager