Coarsely mince jeera, pepper and green chilli, set aside.
In a mixer add 1 slice of pineapple. Puree it and set aside.
In a bowl crush 1/2 tomato, add 3/4 cup water and turmeric powder.
Now add the pineapple puree, required salt give a quick mix and heat it up.
Add pepper jeera mixture and let it to boil.
Boil for a good 5-7mins until raw smell leaves.
Chop another pineapple slice into small pieces, chop remaining 1/2 tomato roughly and keep it ready.
Meanwhile in a pan heat oil – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter then add chopped pineapple, tomato and saute 3mins or until raw smell leaves.
Now add this mixture to the boiling rasam.
Adjust water and salt at this stage.
Pressure cook toor dal till mushy, mash it well with a ladle and add it. Let it to boil until its frothy on top.
When it starts to froth, switch off and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve Pineapple Rasam hot with rice and papad…yummm!!