Guava Lemon Rasam

Ingredients:

3 semi ripe guava, chopped ( about 3/4 cup )

1 1/2 + 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp pepper corns

1-2 dry red chillies

5 garlic cloves

1 tomato, chopped

2 sprig curry leaves

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp asafoetida

salt to taste

2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

1 lemon ( 4-5 tbsp )

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Crush 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, pepper corns, dry red chillies and garlic cloves together using a mortar and pestle / small blender.
2. Then add few curry leaves and chopped tomato and crush together to a coarse paste and keep it aside.
3. Grind chopped guava to a smooth paste and strain out the juice to get 1 1/2 cup.
4. Transfer the guava juice to a pan and add turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and 2 cups of water and mix well.
5. Add the coarsely ground paste and chopped coriander leaves, mix well and boil on low-medium flame until froth starts forming on top. Switch off the flame.
6. Heat coconut oil in a small pan and splutter mustard seeds and 1/4 tsp cumin seeds. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves and fry.
7. Add this tempering to the rasam and allow to cool down for 3-4 minutes and then squeeze the lemon juice and mix well. Serve with rice...

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