Basil rasam

Ingedients:

To grind:

Tomatoes-2
Basil-2 fistful
Green chilly-1
Curry leaves-10
Water-1/2 cup
Ginger-1/2 in
Toor dal-2 tbsp

For tadka:

Oil-1 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Hing-pinch
Turmeric-pinch
Black pepper-1/2 tsp

Rasam powder-1 tbsp
Black pepper-1 tsp
Lemon-1/2
Corriander leaves-to garnish 
Salt-to taste

Method:

1. Cook toor dal and keep it aside.
2. Grind tomatoes, cooked toor dal, curry leaves, basil, green chilly and ginger along with water.
3. Transfer blended mixture into a pan and add 1-2 cups of water.
4. Add salt, rasam powder, black pepper and bring it to a boil.
5. Prepare tadka by heating oil and adding cumin, mustard seeds, hing, turmeric and pepper.
6. Transfer tadka to the boiling rasam. Adjust for salt, rasam powder, black pepper and consistency of rasam.
7. Turn off the stove and add lemon juice and corriander. Mix well and serve hot with rice.