Green Gram Rasam

Green Gram Rasam

Sprouted green grams are rich in potassium, magnesium and fibre and are packed with healthy nutrients. They also contain healthy antioxidants. This green gram rasam is comforting and can be served with rice or rotis. 

What you need:

• 1/2 cup sprouted green gram
• 1 tomato (medium in size)
• 2 tsp rasam powder 
• 1/2 cup coconut 
• Salt to taste 

For tempering:

• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard 
• Few curry leaves 
• Pinch of asafoetida 

Method:

1. Grind the coconut and rasam powder to form a fine paste.
2. Chop the tomato and cook in the cooker along with green gram for 2 whistles. Once it cools, mash it and keep it aside. 
3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, curry leaves and asafoetida. Add in the masala paste and mashed vegetable. Add little water if necessary. Check the salt and boil well.
4. Serve hot with rice.