Udupi/Udipi Rasam | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 1 gooseberry/small lime sized tamarind block
• 4 small tomatoes or 2 medium sized tomatoes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Hing
• 2 tbsp cooked, mashed toor dal
• 1 tbsp jaggery
• 3 tbsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp methi/fenugreek seeds
• 10-15 bydage chilies or kashmiri chilies (i used a mix of regular chilies and bydage chilies)
• 4-5 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves