LEMON RASAM

                            

                             

INGREDIENTS 

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Water.                       3 cups

Green chilli.              5 - 6

Curry leaves

Turmeric powder.      1/4 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Lemon juice.             2 teaspoons

Fresh coriander for garnishing

Mustard and hing ( asofotedia ) for seasoning

                                                      METHOD

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1 . Pour 3 cups of water in a vessel .

2 . Add turmeric , salt , curry leaves to the water 

3 . Slit the green chillies in the center and add it to the water .

4 . Boil this for about 10 - 15 minutes . 

5 . Season with mustard and hing .

6 . Add finely chopped coriander .

7 . Just before serving add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice . Never add lemon juice when the rasam is hot , it tends to taste bitter .