Instant Kollu (Horse Gram) Rasam

Ingredients

🥣 Rasam Grind

• 1 tbsp horse gram (dry roasted)

• ½ tbsp coriander seeds

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 sprig curry leaves

• 1 big tomato

• 6 garlic cloves

• ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• ¼ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

🥄 Rasam

• 1 cup tamarind water

• Salt – as required

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• 1½ cups water

• A few coriander leaves (for garnish)

🔥 To Splutter (Tempering)

• 1 tbsp ghee

• ½ tsp mustard seeds

• 1 dry red chili

• 1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

1. 🌰 Dry Roast Horse Gram

   • Roast horse gram in a pan until aromatic.

2. 🌿 Add Spices

   • Add black pepper, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, carom seeds, and fenugreek seeds.

   • Sauté for 30 seconds.

3. 🧄 Add Garlic & Curry Leaves

   • Mix in garlic and curry leaves, sauté lightly, then turn off the stove.

4. 🔄 Coarse Grind

   • Grind the mixture coarsely.

   • Add the tomato and grind again coarsely.

5. 🍳 Prepare Tempering

   • Heat ghee in a pan.

   • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

   • Add dry red chili and curry leaves, roast lightly.

6. 🥘 Cook Rasam

   • Add the coarse grind mixture to the pan, sauté briefly.

   • Add salt, turmeric powder, water, coriander leaves, and tamarind water.

   • Bring to a frothy boil.

7. 🌿 Garnish & Serve

   • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

   • Serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy as a spicy soup!