Milagu Rasam (Pepper Rasam)

 Ingredients:-

Black Pepper - 1 tbsp

Cumin Seeds - 3/4 tsp

Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp

Red Chilli - 1 no.

Tamarind - little (soaked and juice extracted)

Tomatoes - 2 nos.

Ghee - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves - 1 strand

Sugar - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp

Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Coarsely dry grind the red chilli, black pepper and cumin seeds.

In a vessel when it is hot add ghee and mustard seeds.  After the mustard splutters, add the ground spices.  Then add curry leaves.   Saute for 5 seconds and add two liters of water, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, chopped tomatoes and juice of tamarind.  Let it boil nicely till the tomatoes are cooked.  Switch off the stove and add asafoetida powder and chopped coriander leaves.  Serve hot with rice and ghee.  This is good when taken during the time of fever, cold etc.