Paruppu/Dhal Rasam

Parruppu rasam is a popular south indian dish usually taken with cooked rice.It is my kids favorite ,very comforting healthy food helps for digestion.Here is how my MIL makes it.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal-1/2cup
2.Tamarind-lemon size
3.Tomato-1small
4.Garlic-4cloves with skin on
5.Pepper-1tbs
6.Cumin-1tbs
7.Salt as needed
8.Asafoetida-Pinch
9.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
10.Seasoning-(Mustard,Red chilli,fenugreek)
11.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First Boil toor dal in 2 cups of water with turmeric powder until nicely cooked.Once boiled, mash the dal well and take out the water and set it aside .
• Now coarsly grind whole pepper,garlic,cumin seeds ,asafoetida and turmeric powder in the blender or using mortar and pestle.Freshly ground jeera and peppercorns help maximize the flavor.
• Now in the mashed dhal water,add tamarind,diced tomatoes,curry leaves,corriander leaves and salt and mix it all together well using hands.
• In a tempering pan, add oil,Add mustard seeds,Once the mustard seeds start spluttering, add fenugreek seeds,red chilli and crushed garlic pepper  and saute it for few mins.
• Then add the mixed tamarind dhal water and add more water if required to get the right consistency.Continue simmering the rasam till you see the froth and Boil no more!  
• Top it off with the fresh coriander leaves and turn off the flame. 

GOES WELL WITH:

   White rice