Lemon rasam

Ingredients
Cooked Toor Dal - 2 tbsp
Green chillies - 2
grated Ginger - 1 inch
Lemon juice - from 1 medium sized lemon
Salt - to taste
curry leaves - a few
coriander leaves - a few

Seasoning
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
hing - a pinch
Ghee - 1 tsp

Method
1.In a heavy bottomed pan, on medium heat, add 2 cups of water,chopped green chillies,ginger,add turmeric,salt,coriander leaves,cooked dal and allow it to boil for 15 mins in low medium flame.

2.Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and mix well.

Note:Take care not to add the lemon juice while the rasam is still on heat. This makes the rasam turn bitter.

3.In a small pan,add seasoning,when it crackles add to the rasam and stir well.

4.Serve hot with rice and curry of your choice.

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