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Rasam (chef dave)

Mash 1 tbsp jeera seeds, 1 tbsp peppercorns, and 5-7 garlic pods.

heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard seeds, 2 red chillies, 2 green chillies, 1 onion, sliced and some curry leaves. Saute well.

Add 1 tomato, slit lenghtwise. Add salt, hing, haldi, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1/2 tbsp chilli powder, 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder. add some water and saute well. Add tamarind water, 2 1/2 cups. 

when it comes to a good boil, add the mashed jeera garlic paste, 1/2 tomato, slit lengthwise and some coriander leaves. You can add some jaggery.