Lentil Appetizer RASAM

1 cup thuvar dal	1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 tsps sambhar powder	a pinch of asafoetida
1/2tsp turmeric powder	1 ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds	a few curry leaves
1 big tomato	salt to taste
1/2cup tamarind pulp

* Soak the dal for an hour and pressure cookr till soft.Mash well
* Boil tamarind pulp. Add chopped tomatoes, sambhar powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and boil till the raw smell disappears. Add cooked dal and salt to taste .
* Boil for minutes. Add 2 cups of cold water. Similar for 5 to 7 minutes.
* Heat one tbsp ghee.Fry the mustasrd seeds and the curry leaves.Pour over rasam   .Add chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.  

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