Veppam Poo Rasam (Neem Flower Rasam)

Ingredients:

Veppam poo(Neem Flower) - 1 Tbsp
Tamarind - 1 lemon sized
Asafoetida - a pinch
Dried Red chillies - 3
Salt to taste
oil - 1 tsp
curry leaves - a strip
coriander leaves.

Method:

1. Squeeze out the tamarind pulp in a cup of water.
2. In a pan, pour this tamarind water. Add salt, asafoetida and make the tamarind water boil for few mins.
3. In another pan, add oil, add red chillies, veppam poo. Fry it for a while.
4. Add the fried neem flower to the tamarind water.
5. Now, the veppam poo rasam is ready to serve.
5. For garnishing, can have curry leaves and coriander leaves.