Lemon Coriander Rasam / Saaru / Chaaru / Soup

Directions

1. Rinse and soak toor dal in water for 15 minutes. Transfer it to a pressure cooker, add a pinch of Turmeric powder and 1 cup of water and cook it for 8 whistles. Once it cools down, mash it well.
2. In a blender, add the items given under ‘To grind’ and grind it to a coarse paste (don’t grind it into a smooth paste.)
3. Heat oil in a pan, add the items given under ‘To Temper’. Add the ground coarse paste, Turmeric powder, Pepper powder, and cooked dal and stir it for a minute.
4. Add water and salt. Once it starts to boil, switch off the flame and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Now add lemon juice and coriander leaves.

Lemon Coriander Rasam / Saaru / Chaaru / Soup is served with steamed rice and any Fries and Poriyal / stir-fry.

Notes

1. Don’t boil the rasam, once you add lemon juice. It will turn to bitter taste.
2. Instead of lemon, you can use lime too.