Spicy South Indian Rasam - Mr. Cook

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small lemon-sized ball of tamarind
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• A pinch of asafoetida
• A few curry leaves
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish