Kollu Rasam (Horsegram Rasam) | Rasaala

Ingredients

• ping pong sized tamarind, soaked in warm water (for about 30 minutes)
• 2 medium tomatoes (I love campari tomatoes these days for rasam, they are juicy and flavorful)
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/4 cup horse gram
• 8-10 cloves garlic
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp toor dhal
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 2 dry red chilies (reduce to 1 for less heat)
• 1 tsp black pepper (reduce to 1/2 tsp for less heat)
• 1/2 tsp oil/ghee
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp oil/ghee