Mysore Rasam

1.Soak some tamarind in water for about 15 min and make an extract out of it.
2.Take about 1 teaspoon of dhaniya, jeera,channa dal, toor dal, pepper and a few red chillies ( acc to the spice level reqd) and fry these in oil.
3.Grind the above with some coconut and water.
4.Boil some toor dal with a pinch of turmeric powder.
5.Boil the tamarind extract with salt and the ground mixture.
6.Add some asafoetida for taste.
7.Cut about 2 tomatoes into pieces and add to the tamarind extract and allow to boil.
8.After 15 min, add the boiled toor dal to this and once a white layer is formed, switch off.
9.Add some corriander leaves and curry leaves for dressing.
10.Serve hot with rice.