Miriyala Rasam / Pepper Rasam

Ingredients:

Cumin seeds - 1 tbs
Coriander seeds - 1 tbs 
Pepper  - 1 tbs 
Kandi pappu /toor dal - 2 tbs 
Dry Red chillies - 2
Garlic cloves - 4 (slightly mashed)
Salt to taste 
Curry leaves - few
Tamarind juice - 1 cup
Oil - 1 tbs 
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp 

Method:

1) In a blender , add Cumin seeds, coriander seeds, Pepper, Dry red chillies,toor dal and grind them to make powder and set aside.
2) Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves,garlic cloves and the grinded powder and saute them for 4 minutes.
3) Add salt as required.
4) Extract juice from Tamarind and add this to the pan and mix well.
5) Let it boil for 7 minutes on low flame.
6) Taste it and adjust the salt accordingly.
7) Serve hot as soup or with hot rice.