Neem flower rasam

Veppampoo rasam - tamil new year special


Ingredients


Tamarind – Big gooseberry size

Thoor dhal – ½ cup

Pepper – 1 teaspoon

Jeera – 1 teaspoon

Red Chillies – 2

Coriander seeds – 1 teaspoon

Tomato – 1 (fully ripe)

Coriander leaves – few

Asafoetida powder – a pinch

Turmeric powder – a pinch

Oil – 1 teaspoon

Mustard – ½ teaspoon

Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste

Neem Flower (Veppam Poo) – 1 teaspoon

Ghee – 1 teaspoon


Fry Veppam poo in a teaspoon of ghee and keep aside. Soak tamarind and salt in water and squeeze out the juice completely by adding enough water. Cook Thoor dhal till soft and mash it well. Grind pepper, jeera, red chillies and coriander seeds coarsely.

In a skillet add the mashed dhal, tamarind water, pepper jeera powder, turmeric powder. Mix well and add water to make it thin. Chop the tomatoes and add to it. Bring to boil.

When it starts boiling add fried Veppam poo, coriander leaves and remove from flame.

Add half cup cold water so that it will not overcook. Season it with mustard, asafoetida powder.



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