Kollu Rasam Recipe - Healthy Horse Gram Rasam

Step 1: To begin making the Kollu Rasam Recipe, first soak the Kollu (horse gram) for 4 hours or overnight

Step 2: Once it is well soaked, add 1/4 cup of  water and cook it in the pressure cooker for  6 whistles

Step 3: Turn the heat to low and simmer for another 15 minutes and turn of the heat

Step 4: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 5: Combine the tomato puree, tamarind water and the cooked kollu/horse gram in a saucepan

Step 6: Add in the turmeric powder, cumin, coriander powder, asafoetida and black pepper powder

Step 7: Add in the salt to taste and stir well

Step 8: Place this mixture on high heat and boil it for 5 to 8 minutes until you smell the aromas rising

Step 9: Adjust the consistency of the horse gram rasam by adding more water if required

Step 10: Check the salt and seasonings at this stage and adjust to taste accordingly

Step 11: While the Kollu Rasam is simmering, we will proceed to make the seasoningHeat ghee in a small pan; add in the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 12: Next add in the crushed garlic cloves and stir for a few seconds until you smell the aromas

Step 13: Finally add in the curry leaves and turn off the heat and add the seasoning to the horse gram rasam

Step 14: Transfer the Kollu Rasam into a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 15: Serve Kollu Rasam/ Horse gram Rasam along with Steamed Rice and Chena Vazhakkai Erissery and Elai Vadam for a weekday meal