Poondu (Garlic) Rasam

Ingredients:

1. Garlic pods ( crushed ) - 10-12
2. Tomatoes (finely chopped) - 1
3. Tamarind pulp - 1 cup
4. Rasam powder - 1 tsp.
5. Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp.
6. Mustard - 1/4 tsp.
7. Curry leaves (chopped) - 5-6
8. Coriander leaves ( finely chopped) - 1/2 tbsp.
9. Jeera & pepper powder - 1 tsp. (optional, in case rasam powder needs enhancement)
10. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.
11. Salt - to taste
12. Ghee - 1 tbsp.

Procedure:

1. In a thick bottomed vessel, heat ghee. Season with mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and turmeric powder.
2. Add garlic and cook till the raw smell of garlic is gone.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till tomatoes are tender.
4. Add the tamarind pulp, rasam powder and salt. Add the jeera-pepper powder.
5. Boil for 3-5 minutes on medium flame till the raw smell of tamarind is gone.
6. Switch off and garnish with coriander leaves.