Horse Gram Rasam ~ Shermilee

Horse gram or Kollu  rasam is really very good and healthy.This rasam is normally prepared to treat Cold. If this is taken with plain white rice for couple of days the cold will be gone with no traces.This receipe i got it from my friend shermilee but my MIL makes it different way which i will post that later.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Horsegram/kollu-1/2cup
2.Chilli powder-1/2tbs
3.Corriander powder-1/4tbs
4.Pepper and Cumin-1tbs(crushed)
5.Garlic-5cloves(crushed)
6.Tamarind-4inch
7.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard)curry leaves
8.Asafoetida-pinch
9.Oil

UTENSIL:
Small bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First boil the kollu with more water and cook it untill well done and strain the water and keep it aside.
• In that water add chilli powder,corriander powder,crushed pepper and cumin,tamarind,crushed garlic and mix it well together
• Next heat oil in a pan add oil,mustard,asafoetida,curry leaves when it starts to crackle add crushed garlic and add mixed kollu water with all the ingredients.
• Let it come to boil and finally add corriander leaves for garnish. 

GOES WELL WITH:

  Plain rice