Dhaniala Charu (Coriander Rasam)

Rasam is a traditional South-Indian soup. It is believed to be very good for digestion and is mostly eaten with rice. It can also taken directly as soup. It is prepared in different ways with different ingredients. This recipe is prepared with tamarind and dhania powder.

Ingredients:

Tamarind - size of small lemon

Water – 1 litre

Dhania powder – 1 ½ tsp

Cumin powder – ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Green chillies – 2

Garlic pods – 4 to 5 crushed

Red chillies – 3

Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Oil – 1 tsp

Hing – 1 pinch

Curry leaves – 2 strands

Coriander leaves

Preparation:

• Soak the tamarind, squeeze out the pulp, add water and transfer it to a saucepan.
• Add dhania, cumin, turmeric powders, green chillies and salt and bring it to boil.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard & cumin seeds. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the garlic, red chillies and curry leaves and fry for a min.
• Add the hing at the end and turn off the heat, add the seasoning to the rasam and mix well.
• Add the chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.