Milagu Rasam (Pepper Rasam)

Milagu rasam is prepared during winter or when someone is suffering from cold. This rasam incorporates dried mango pieces instead of tamarind. However, due to its non-availability everywhere, tamarind can be substituted for dried mango.

Ingredients:


Tamarind pulp - 1/4 cup 
Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
Black pepper powder-1tsp
Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida -1/4 tsp
Sugar -1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 tsp
Salt to taste.
Ghee- 1 tsp.

Method:

Add two cups of water to the tamarind pulp and boil it along with black pepper powder, salt, sugar and turmeric powder.
Allow it to thicken. Then add the cumin  powder, curry leaves and 4 cups of water. Bring it to boil. Crackle the mustard seeds in ghee. Then stir the asafoetida powder. Saute little and add to the rasam. 
Note: You can substitute the tamarind with dried mango pieces. In that case add  three cups of water and boil till the mango pieces are fully cooked.