South indian yogurt soup

Yogurt...........................1 C

Water............................2 C

Rice..............................1 Tbsp

Grated Coconut............3 Tbsp

Green Chilly.................1

Dry Red Chilly.............1

Cumin Seeds................1 ½ Tsp

Turmeric.......................½ Tsp

Asafetida Powder.........½ Tsp

Salt...............................1 Tsp

2.Whisk the curd and keep aside. Now, grind together the soaked rice,

coconut, green chilly, red chilly and cumin seeds to a smooth paste.

3.Combine the grinded paste of spices, yogurt, turmeric, asafetida and salt.

Pour this mixture into a saucepan and stirring constantly, bring it to a boil over

moderate heat. Then, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for

15-20 minutes or till the soup becomes thick. Turn off the heat source.

4.Heat oil in a small pan; add mustard seeds, when they crackle,

add curry leaves sauté till the leaves darken. Add it to the soup.

5.Serve it with coconut rice and papad for a tasty treat!