Cumin & Pepper Rasam Method 1

Ingredients
Thuvar dhall 2 t.spoons
Cumin seeds 1/2 + 1/4 t.spoon
Pepper 1/2 t.spoon
Red chilli 3
Tamarind paste 1/2 t.spoon
Turmeric 1/4 t.spoon
Curry leaves a few
Water 3 cups
Ghee 1/2 t.spoon
Salt 1 t.spoon (or to taste)


Method
Soak thuvar dhall, 1/2 t.spoon cumin seeds, pepper, red chilli, 
and curry leaves in water for 15 minutes.
Wet grind the above mixture.
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, and add tamarind paste, salt, 
and turmeric.  Let this boil for a few minutes, and then add the
ground masala. Fry 1/4 t.spoon cumin seeds, and 1 red chilli in
ghee and add this to the rasam.