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Ingredients:

Pepper corns - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Garlic - 5 cloves (roughly chopped)
Hing (Asafoetida) - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Tomatoes (medium size) - 2 (roughly chopped)
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 strand
Dry red chilies - 1 (broken)
Tamarind - small lemon size (soak in 1/2 cup hot water for 30 minutes)
Salt - 1 tsp (or as required)
Coriander leaves - few(finely chopped)

Method of Cooking:

In a small blender, add Pepper corns - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Pulse 3 times
Now add Garlic - 5 cloves (roughly chopped)
Hing (Asafoetida) - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Pulse 3 times
Grind coarsely, keep aside.
(Don't add water)
Now add Tomatoes (medium size) - 2 (roughly chopped)
Pulse 3 times
Grind coarsely, keep aside.

Let's give Tempering

Heat oil - 1 tbsp
Add Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Splutter Tempering
Now add curry leaves - 1 strand
Dry red chilli - 1 (broken)
Add Grounded mixture
Saute well for 30 seconds in medium flame
(Don't burn)
Turns aromatic.
Now add Tomato Paste
Give a nice mix for 30 seconds in medium flame
Now add Tamarind extract
(soak small lemon size Tamarind in 1/2 cup hot water for 30 minutes)
Salt - 1 tsp (or as required)
Give a mix
Add 1cup(240ml) water(or as required) adjust consistency
Give a nice mix
Once it comes to a boil and bubbles appear, switch off the flame.
(Don't boil for a long time)
Add Coriander leaves - few (finely chopped)
Our South Indian Rasam is ready to serve!!!
Best combination with hot rice and potato fry!!!