Poondu Rasam (Garlic Rasam)

Poondu Rasam (Garlic Rasam)
Ingredients

Tamarind puree - 1 large cup
A few chopped Coriander leaves
Salt to taste

For Masala
Pepper - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 2 tsp
Green chilli - 3

For Tempering
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli - 3
A few Curry leaves
Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Tomato - 1 chopped
Garlic - 6 to 7 crushed

Method:
1. Add the pepper, cumin seeds, green chillies and grind it to make a coarse masala.
2. Mix this masala into the diluted tamarind puree.
3. Boil it for a few minutes.
4. Meanwhile, to temper the ingredients: Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida powder, turmeric powder and tomatoes.
5. Add Pounded garlic, salt and mix it well.
6. Once the mixture is under the flame, boiling, for about five minutes, turn off the stove and add it to the tempering.
7. Let it boil for a couple of minutes till the raw smell goes.
8. The garilc rasam is ready to be served & garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.

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