Lemon Rasam

Cooked thuar Dhal - 5 tblsp.
(red gram dhal)

Crush coarsely:

Cumi seeds - 1 tsp
black pepper- 3/4 tsp
turmeric powder - a pinch
chopped coriander and curry leaves - 1 1/2 tbl sp.
lemon - 1 big or 2 small
water - 2 1/2 cups
powdered asafoetida - a pinch
salt, sugar - to taste

Mash the cooked dhal to a smooth consistency. Slit green chillies lengthwise. Add all the ingredients( except lemon) together and allow it to boil for a few minutes. Switch off the stove and squeeze the lemon. Heat a tsp of oil and season little mustard to that and pour on top of rasam along with asafoetida. Close with alid and keep aside for few minutes. If served with rice, mix well and serve as it is. To serve this as a soup, strain the rasam using a strainer to remove pepper and cumin and then serve.