Dhanya-Jeera Saaru/ Corriander-Cummin Rassam or Soup

As Shanti's Event annoucement came in so did the chillness in the weather, Perfect i thought to prepare my easy to do Kothambari- jeerge Saaru!

Cures a headache, bad stomach and also caters to your flu suffered tongue.
And not to forget its actually tasty and trust to me enjoy it better dunk in some vadas , Paddus or Bondas.... or just sip it up from a glass ; Mmmmm YOu'll love it!








Ingredients:

? Coriander/Dhanya seeds : 2 tblspn
? Cummin /Jeera seeds: 2 tblspn
? Dry red chillies: 1-2 (Depending on their spice levels)
? Tamarind paste: 1-2 tblspn
? Jaggery/sugar : ½ - 1 tsp
? Ghee/Oil : 1-2 tspn
? Mustard seeds: 1 tspn
? Grated coconuto Kobra: 2 tblsp (Optional)
? A pinch of hing/ Asafetida
? Corriander/ Dhanya : 2-3 strands
? Curry leaves : 2-3 strands
? Salt To taste

Method:

1. Grind together coriander seeds, jeera, coconut, a few Corriander and curry leaves and red chillies with some water.
2. Add about 2-3 cups of water and dilute the ground masala.
3. Add tamarind paste, jaggery and boil for 5-7 mins.
4. Temper with mustard seeds, hing and curry leaves. (Tempering with Ghee or coconut oil adds to the taste and flavor).
5. Once it begins to boil remove from heat.
6. The Soup or Rassam is ready to be served as a soup, or with Rice, Bondas etc.

Variations :

? Addition of Coconut and Pepper adds to the taste.
? As an add on and give wholeness to the rassam a little of say ¼ cup cooked toor or masoor daal can mashed and added.
? Any other green such as Spinach,etc can be churned and added too which would enhance the nutritive value and yumminess of the Rassam!.