Hotel Rasam

Hotel Rasam :- I learnt this recipe from my friend Anu.This rasam is made without Garlic.It tastes similar to the rasam we get from hotel.So i named it Hotel Rasam.

Ingrediants(measures for 4)

Rasam Powder

• Chana Dhal(kadalai parupu) - 1 tb spoon
• Kothamali seeds/Corriander seeds - 1/2 tb spoon
• Black pepper corns - 1 t spoon
• Cumin Seeds/Jeera Seeds - 1 1/2 t spoon
• Dry Red Chilli - 2 big
• Methi/Vendhayam - 1 pinch

Ingrediants to make rasam powder.Only for display,not exact measures

Heat a kadai and dry roast(until channa dhal,corr.seeds turn into brown color) all the above ingrediants.

Dry roasted ingrediants ready to be powdered

Cool it for a while.Grind to a fine powder in a blender or coffee grinder.

• Tamarind- lemon size,soak in 4 cups of water
• Tomato- 1/2 medium chopped
• Corriander/kothamali leaves - chopped ,as required
  
• Powders- turmeric 1/4 t spoon,hing/Kayam 4 shakes
• Salt-as required
• Seasoning-mustard,curry leaves

Method

Heat oil in a kadai,add the seasonings,when it splutters,add tomatoes fry until they are mushy.Add the rasam powder and fry for 3 mins.Nice aroma arises at this stage.Now add the tamarind water.Add the powders,salt.Allow to boil for 6 to 7 mins.Add corriander leaves.When you see bubbles starting to arise.Switch off the stove.Rasam is ready.Serve with rice or as a soup particulary when it is raining outside.

Hotel Rasam

Tips

• You can make the rasam powder in a bluk,store it in a air tight container or in freezer as use it as needed.
• It goes well with veggie side dishes.