Ajwain leaf/Karpooravalli leaf rasam

This is very good for cold.   It tastes really good.

Ingredients

To grind

Tur dal.                   -  1 tsp
Coriander seeds.   -  1 tsp
Pepper.                    -  1 tsp
Cumin seeds.          -  1 tsp
Red chilli.                -  1
Ajwain/Karpooravalli leaves.  -  5 to 6

Tamarind juice.     -  from small fooseberry size tamarind
Asafoetida.              -  1/8 tsp
Tomato.                    -  1
Coriander leaves
Mustard seeds.       -   1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder  -    1/4 tsp
Jaggery.                    -     1/2 tsp
Ghee.                        -    1 tsp
Red chilli.                -    1
Curry leaves
Cumin seeds.          -    1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Dry roast the items under to grind except karpooravalli leaves and grind them to paste adding little water with the karpooravalli leaves and jaggery.

In a pan add ghee and when the ghee is hot add mustard seeds.   When the mustard seeds crackles, add red chilli, cumin seeds,  Asafoetida and curry leaves saute for few seconds remove feom the pan and keep it aside.

In the same pan add chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder and tamarind juice.    Let it boil till the tomatoes become soft.   Now add the ground paste and enough water. Boil till it forms a foam on the top.  Switch off the flame and add chopped coriander leaves.   Enjoy with hot rice and ghee.