Horse Gram Pepper Water-Rasam Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak horse gram in water overnight and pressure cook until soft.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
• STEP 3.Add chopped tomatoes, tamarind pulp, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
• STEP 4.Add cooked horse gram, black pepper, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• STEP 5.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or as a soup.

Cooking Tips

• You can adjust the amount of black pepper according to your spice preference.
• If you don't have horse gram, you can substitute it with any other lentils.
• Adding a pinch of asafoetida (hing) enhances the flavor of the rasam.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover rasam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the rasam before serving and adjust the consistency by adding water if needed.
• Serve the rasam hot with steamed rice or as a comforting soup.