GINGER RASAM

Ingredients:

Ginger 1 inch piece
Green Chilli 2
Tamarind lime size
Fenugreek Seeds pinch
Urad Dal 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida pinch
Curry Leaves few
Turmeric Powder pinch
Salt to taste
Ghee 1 tsp

preparation:

Peel, wash and mash ginger.Remove stem, wash and slice green chilli.Heat ghee in a deep vessel, add fenugreek seeds, urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds.
When dal changes color, add green chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves.Then add 5 cups of water, tamarind, tumeric powder and salt.Bring to boil and add mashed ginger.
Close the lid and simmer for a minute.Serve hot with rice.