Paruppu Rasam/Lentil soup

Cook thoor dal along with turmeric powder in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles then mash & keep aside.Lightly crush the pepper,garlic and jeera seeds lightly and keep aside.Heat oil in a vessle and add mustard seeds allow to pop.Then add the crushed pepper-jeera -garlic ,dry red chillies ,curry leaves and hing powder.Fry them lightly and add the chopped or blended tomatoes and stir well.Then add the mashed dal and mix well.Now add the sambar and rasam powder with enough salt and stir everything well.Add some chopped coriander leaves and cook in medium flame.When the rasam becomes full foamy (should not boil the rasam) turn off the stove.(see picture)Add some more chopped coriander leaves along with stem and close the rasam with lid.Now the rasam is ready to serve hot with white rice.

Note:I do not like adding tamarind juice to my paruppu rasam...if u want u can add tamarind juice also.