Mysore Rasam - South Indian

Ingredients


for mysore rasam masala powder:

2 tsp coriander seeds / daniya seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds / jeera
2 tsp chana dal
½ tsp black pepper / kali mirch
2 dried kashmiri red chilli
¼ cup coconut, fresh / desiccated / dry

other ingredients:

2 medium sized tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup tamarind juice
few curry leaves
¼ tsp turmeric powder / haldi
salt to taste
½ tsp jaggery, optional
1 cup cooked toor dal
2 cups water, add as required

for tempering:

2 tsp oil
¾ tsp mustard seeds / rai
generous pinch hing / asafetida
2 dried red chilli
few curry leaves
2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped