Paruppu Rasam | Lentil Rasam | Toor Dal Rasam | Thuvaram Paruppu Rasam Recipe

To a pressure cooker add toor dal, pour 250 ml of water (1¾ cups), salt, turmeric powder, stir well. Then place on flame and close the lid, place the regulator after steam oozes out. Pressure cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame. Remove from flame and set aside until pressure drops. (The dal should be well cooked but not mushy)

Now open the cooker and set the cooker aside for the dal to get settled down and separate from water. Then after few minutes you will be able to see the dal getting settled down and the clear water will stand on the top. Carefully separate this water from the dal and set aside. (you can use the dal for any other preparations, I usually use the rest of the dal for making side-dishes with vegetables or I mash it…