Delicious , most aromatic rasam , a speciality of Karnataka, named after the city of Mysooru . Basically it is a arachuvitta rasam that Tamil cuisine is already familiar with .

Ingredients :

1 tbsp toor dal /chana dal , cooked and mashed well .

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tsp coriander seeds

2 tsp chana dal

3-4 red chilies mix of byadagi and spicy chilly

1 small gooseberry size tamrind to make 1 cup of tamrind water .

2 tbsp toor dal cooked and mashed well

a pinch of asafoetida powder

curry leaves

1 tbsp coconut grated

2-3 medium size chopped tomatoes

pinch of turmeric powder

2 cups water

1/2 to 1 tsp jaggery ( optional )

For tempering

2 tsp ghee for tempering

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

curry leaves , pinch of asafoetida powder.

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