COCONUT RASAM....

Definitely you all have heard about many types of Rasam..Today I m presenting to you a special Rasam named Coconut Rasam.In Mysore we are served with this type of Rasam and it is prepared with coconut milk.But here I have prepared in a special way by grinding coconut , tomato and tamarind.The taste of this Rasam is simply awesome.Now let us get started with the preparation.

                                                      INGREDIENTS

• Coconut grated                          -   1/2 to 3/4 cup
• Tomato                                      -   2
• Tamarind                                   -   a small gooseberry size
• Garlic                                        -   2 cloves
• Garlic crushed                          -   1 bulb full
• Shallots crushed                       -   5
• Pepper powder                         -   1 tsp
• Jeera/Cumin powder                -   3/4 tsp
• Red chilly flakes                      -   1 tbsp
• Coriander powder                    -   1 tsp ( optional)
• Green chilly                             -   1 slit
• Fenugreek seed                        -   8-10
• Mustard seed                           -   1/2 tsp
• Dry Red chilly                        -    2 cut into pieces
• Curry leaves                           -    a handful ( Curry leaf is good for health so I am using more)
• Coriander leaves                     -   1/4 cup chopped
• Asafoetida/ Hing  powder      -   1/2 tsp
• Water                                     -    as required
• Salt                                         -   to taste
• Coconut oil                            -   3 tbsp

                                                        METHOD

•  Set all the ingredients by side.

•  Grind the coconut, tomato, 2 garlic cloves and a turmeric powder to a fine paste. No need to add water.

•  Heat oil in a kadai and splutter fenugreek first.

•  Then splutter mustard seeds.

•  Next to that add the curry leaves and dry red chilly.

•  Saute well. Now add the crushed garlic to it and saute till brown.

•  Add the red chilly flakes to it and saute well.

•  Add little turmeric powder, cumin powder and pepper powder to it.saute well.

•  Add the grinded coconut masala to it and stir well till the water content leaves.

• Add water , asafoetida , coriander leaves , salt and allow it to boil for 2 mins.

Here is the special Coconut Rasam for you guys Enjoy!!!