Rasam (jeera)

This rasam has a pretty strong taste and is good for people who are suffering from cold. It is a great appetiser too.

Tamarind - small lime sized ball soaked in warm water and about 3 cups of pulp removed.
Salt - 1tsp
Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seed powder - 2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaf - 4 no:s
Ghee - 1tsp

For spluttering :
Ghee(clarified butter) - 1tbsp
mustard seeds - 1tsp
cumin seed - 1 tsp
pepper powder - 1 pinch
curry leaf - 2 no:s

Mix all the ingredients with the tamarind pulp and boil till it reduces into half. Then add 2 cups of water to it and boil for about 1 minute. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
Heat ghee. Add mustard. When it splutters, add rest of the ingredients. Add this to the rasam.
Enjoy.