thippili rasam

ingredients

• Tamarind - 3/4 small lime size
• Salt - 2 tsp.
• Mustard - 1/2 tsp.
• Asafoetida - a bit

for masala

• kanda thippili - 4 sticks
• Red chillies - 2
• Pepper - 1/2 tsp.
• Thur dhal - 1 tsp.
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.

method of preparation

• Fry the above ingredients in a little oil.
• Except cumin seeds, and grind into a paste with cumin seeds.
• Soak tamarind and extract about 500 ml. of tamarind juice.
• Add salt and asafoetida and boil. While boiling, add the masala and simmer for five to ten minutes.
• Remove from the fire. Season with mustard seeds.
• Garnish with curry and coriander leaves.
• This rasam is a good medicine for fever and cold.