Lemon Rasam

Ingredients

• • Thuar dal - ¼ cup
• • Green chillies - 4
• • Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1 tablespoon
• • Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• • Lemons - 2
• • Coarsely crushed pepper - ¼ teaspoon
• • Salt - as required
• • Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon

Method

• 1. Pressure cook dal in enough water, with turmeric powder.
• 2. Allow to cool, mash well and dilute with 2 to 3 cups of water.
• 3. Add green chillies, cumin seeds and boil for 1 or 2 minutes.
• 4. Add salt, pepper, coriander leaves and remove from fire.
• 5. Squeeze lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot or cold.