Receta Five Dal Rasam

by Praveen Kumar

This rasam is popular in Madurai and surrounding areas.

Ingredients:

• Toor Dal – 1 tsp
• Mochai – 1 tsp
• Kollu – 1 tsp
• Raw Peanuts – 1 tsp
• Karamani – 1 tsp
• Bengal Gram Dal – 1 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Seeds – 1 1/2 tsp
• Cashewnuts – 5
• Dry Red Chillies – 5
• Tamarind Extract – 1 cup, thick
• Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida Powder – 1/4 tsp
• Ghee – 2 tsp
• Jaggery – 2 tsp
• Curry Leaves – little
• Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a pan.

2. Fry the cashewnuts, bengal gram dal, coriander seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves separately.

3. Keep the cashewnuts aside and grind together the remaining fried ingredients to a fine powder.

4. Add the toor dal, mochai, kollu, peanuts and karamani to a large bowl.

5. Add enough water, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder and cook for a few minutes till mushy.

6. Switch off the flame and mash well.

7. Add tamarind extract, salt, jaggery and 3 cups of water to an another pan.

8. Add the ground powder, mashed dals and place it over medium flame.

9. Bring to a boil and switch off the flame.

10. Garnish with the cashewnuts and serve hot with rice.

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