Spicy Cumin Rasam

Ingredients

1.Oil - 2 tsp.
2.Mustard seeds - Little.
3.Curry leaves - One strap.
4.Asafoetida Powder - A pinch.
5.Tomatoes - 1 no,chopped.
6.Black Pepper - 2 tsp.
7.Cumin Seeds - 3 tsp.
8.Red chilly - large chily,3 nos.
9.Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp.
10.Garlic Flakes - 4 or 5 flakes.
11.Tamarind - Ball sized or tamarind paste(2 tsp)
12.Coriander Leaves - As required,Chopped
13.Salt -As required.

Method:

1. First take a ball sized Tamarind and soak that in a glass of water OR can use Tamarind Paste(2 tsp).
2. Grind these ingredients in a Mixie --Black Pepper,Cumin seeds(should add more),Red Chilly,Garlic Flakes,Turmeric Powder(Don't grind these ingredients to a smooth powder).
3. Heat the pan,pour oil,once it is heated add mustard seeds,Curry leaves,Asafoetida powder.
4. Add the chopped Tomatoes and fry well till the tomatoes turns to juices.
5. Then add the grinded Ingredients(step 2)from the mixer and fry well for 2 min.
6. Now add the Tamarind water or Tamarind Paste dissolved in water to the above,add enough water,add salt too to this.
7. Finally spread the coriander leaves on top of the rasam.
8. Wait till the Rasam starts to boil,Once you see the small bubble raising on top it,immediately switch off the gas.

Now your "Spicy Cumin Rasam" is ready to serve. Taking Spicy Cumin Rasam is good for a digestive.

Note: you can also add the pressure cooked toor dal to this rasam finally,which gives you "Spicy Cumin Paruppu Rasam"

Happy Cooking!!!!!!!!!!!

Cooking Time: 5 min.