Lentil rasam...

INGREDIENTS:

Lentil or split red gram - 1/4 cup.
Turmeric powder  - 1/2 tsp.
Red chili powder  - 1/2 tsp.
Cumin powder  -  1/4 tsp.
Garlic cloves  -  5-6.
Coriander powder  - 1/4 tsp.
Black pepper powder  - 1/4 tsp.
Asafoetida powder  - 1/4 tsp.
Olive oil  - 2 tbsp.
Curry leaves -  1 sprig.
Mustard seeds  - 1/2 tsp.
Fenugreek seeds  - 1/4 tsp.
Red chilies  3.
Salt  - 1 tsp.

METHOD:

Cook the lentil, turmeric powder and garlic together.  Mix all the powders together and keep aside.  Heat oil, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chilies and curry leaves.  As the seeds splutter, add the diced tomatoes and saute, till its soft.  Stir in the powdered mixture.  Mash the cooked lentil and add to it.  Mix thoroughly.  Add water as required.  Bring to boiling point (dont boil. Add salt to taste and remove from fire. 

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"