Tomato Rasam

Ingredients:
Dal Water - 2 Cups
Tamarind - One Lilttle Ball
Tomatoes - 2
Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp.
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp.
Whole Red Chillies - 2
Curry Leaves - Few
Coriander Leaves - Few (For Garnishing)
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - To Taste
Ghee - 2 tsp.

Method:

Soak tamarind in lukewarm water (1/2 cup) and extract juice.Add it to the dal water.

Chop one tomato and add it to the dal water and tamarind juice.

Blend the other tomato in a mixier and strain the juice in a strainer.

Add the strained tomato juice to the dal water,tamarind juice and chopped tomato.

Blend peppercorns,cumin seeds,whole red chillies and curry leaves and add it to the
dal water,tamarind juice,tomato juice and chopped tomato.

Now add turmeric powder,enough salt and asafoetida and mix it well.

Heat a pan with some ghee and season with mustard seeds and let it
crack.

Then add the mustard seeds to the rasam and let it boil for 10 mins.

Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve it hot.