Mango Rasam Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Cook ¼ cup toor dal till soft.

step 2

• STEP 1.Put 1 raw mango into a pressure cooker add ½ cup water and pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles and release the pressure naturally.

step 3

• STEP 1.Remove the skin of the mango and extract the pulp.

step 4

• STEP 1.Put it in a grinder jar, add 1/2 cup water and blend to a smooth paste.

step 5

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan add 1 tbsp ghee, ½ tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin and stir till it crackles. Then add ¼ tsp asafoetida, 1 sprig curry leaf torn roughly and 2 slit green chillies. Stir for a few seconds.

step 6

• STEP 1.Add the cooked blended mango, 1 tomato diced, juice from 1 lemon, 1 tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp pepper powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 ½ tsp coriander powder, 2 cups water and ¼ cup cooked toor dal.

step 7

• STEP 1.Add salt to taste, 1tbsp jaggery and stir well to combine and bring the rasam to a brisk boil.

step 8

• STEP 1.Boil for 10 minutes till a froth forms around the edges. Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves.