Rasam NIMMKAIYA CHARU

1 cup thuvar dal	2 ripe tomatoes
3 red chillies	2 green chillies
1 tsp coriander seeds	3 lemons
1 tsp chana dal	a pinch of asafoetida
1/2tsp cumin seeds	a few curry leaves
1/2tsp peppercorns	oil as needed
1/2tsp turmeric powder	salt to taste
1 tsp mustard seeds

* Cook the dal in a water or pressure cook with a pinch of turmeric .Churn well and keep aside.
* Dry roast red chillies, coriander seeds, chana dal, peppercorns, tomatoes and chopped green chillies.Cook for a few minutes.
* Boil two cups of water and add turmeric powder, chopped tomatoes and chopped green chillies. Cook for afew minutes.
* Add the powdered masala and salt to taste.
* After the powdered masala and salt to taste.
* After 5-10 minutes add the churned dal.
* Boil adding water if needed.
* Pour in 1/4cup cold water and simmer. Remove from the fire.
* Squueze in the lemon juice.
* Garnish with fried mustard seeds and curry leaves.Serve piping hot.  

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