PEPPER RASAM OR MIRYALA CHARU

Charu is nothing but plain Rasam .Rasam can be made of different ways and different types. Today i planned to make pepper rasam .
Peppers are the native of India and it is know as the king of spices.
The medicinal value of black pepper is well known.Freshly ground pepper is more aromatic than packaged powders.It is very good for digestion and also to relive from cold.
Pepper rasam is very effective in clearing up nose and throat when you are caught up with cold . Hot pepper with pungent ginger garlic is a great combination for this spicy rasam.

Ingredients

2tsp of black pepper powder ( freshly made)
1 tsp of coriander powder
1tsp of oil
3 green chillies
1 tsp jeera
1 tsp of gingergarlic paste
1 tsp of mustard seeds
curry leaves
coriander leaves
2 dried red chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
2 cups of dilluted tamarind juice

In a small frying pan add oil and fry the seasoning mixture, allow jeera and mustard seeds to crackle, add red chilies and fry till they darken in color.add ginger garlic paste and saute well. Add the curry leaves and ground pepper powder along with turmeric and coriander powder. Fry them on low flame until it gives out nice flavour.Add the tamarind juice and bring to boil. Adjust the taste, by adding salt by ocassionally stiring it. Garnish with coriander leaves and turn of the heat.

Serve hot with rice,