Mysore Rasam | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 1 lime sized ball tamarind (soaked in warm water for about 30 minutes)
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cooked, mashed toor dhal
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp chana dhal (Bengal gram)
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 4 red chilies
• 6-8 black pepper corns
• 2 tbsp fresh/frozen grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp ghee/oil to roast the spices
• 1 tsp ghee/oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp hing
• 1 cup cilantro leaves