Milagu jeeraga rasam (pepper and cumin rasam)

This rasam is hot and spicy . My mom makes this when i've cold and it is good for digestion also.

Ingredients:

Tamarind 1 big lemon size
Pepper- 1/2 tbsp
Cumin seeds- 1 tbsp
Red chilli- 2
Curry leaves
Dhaniya seeds- 1 tbsp
Toor dhal- 1/2 tbsp
Asafoetida powder, turmeric powder
Coriander leaves.
Oil, salt and mustard seed

Prepeartion:

Dry roast Pepper, cumin seeds, red chilli, dhania ,curry leaves and asafoetida powder.
Grind it into coarse powder.
Mix this powder with tamarind extract and let it boil.
Add turmeric powder and salt.
Once the raw smell is gone, add some water and boil for some more time.
The right time to stop boiling the rasam is once a foamy layer is formed over it.
If it is over boiled, the rasam's flavour will be lost.
Now temper it with mustard seed.

Rasam should not boil after tempering.

This can be taken as a soup also when u've cold. Or can be used with rice.