I make sure there is rasam every day since K and my son both love it. My 3 yr old on the other hand is satisfied just by plain rice and normally throws a fit if there is some flavor in it. It is easy for me to persuade my son into eating something, but my daughter a big no no. Hoping someday she will appreciate the flavors in our food

Ingredients – For rasam
1 small lemon size tamarind
1 medium tomato
2 tbsp toor dal cooked and mashed
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 green chillies (optional)
Salt to taste

Ingredients – For masala
2 red chillies
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp peppercorns
2 tsp channa dal
2 tsp toor dal
Asafoetida
1 tsp cumin seeds  (Do not roast)

Method
Roast the ingredients under masala. Do not roast the cumin seeds.

Take in a blender and add cumin seeds.

Grind to a powder.

Extract juice from the tamarind and take in a pot. Add asafoetida and salt.

Bring to a boil. Add tomatoes. Let it boil for 5 minutes.

Add the ground masala.

Let it boil for 8 – 10 minutes.

Add the cooked toor dal. Mix well.

Garnish with curry and coriander leaves.

Season with mustard seeds and green chillies. (Green chillies are optional)

Comforting and tasty rasam ready.

Enjoy!

Linking to Dish it Out – Tomatoes and Chilly hosted by Reva of Kaarasaaram.