THE PEPPERY LENTIL RAIN

(Our Play on Rasam)

THE PEPPERY LENTIL RAIN

Ingredients: 1L Water, 2 Tomatoes (chopped), 1 tbsp Tamarind paste, 1 tsp Sugar, 1 tsp Black pepper (crushed), 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 1 tsp Turmeric, 2 tbsp Ghee, 1 tsp Mustard seeds, Curry leaves...

Ingredients

  • 1L Water
  • 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Black pepper (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves

Cooking Method

  1. The Boil Combine water, tomatoes, tamarind, and sugar; boil until tomatoes are soft.
  2. The Bloom Add the pepper and cumin with a splash of water to the pot; simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. The Tarka In a separate pan, heat ghee and sizzle the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  4. The Marriage Pour the hot temper directly into the soup; it should sizzle and pop!.
  5. The Finish Serve piping hot in a bowl or over rice.

Cuisine: Indian

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