Simple Garlic Rasam / Poondu Rasam / பூண்டுரசம் (Without Tamarind)

Ingredients 

Garlic pods          : 4 
Tomato                : 2 ( big)
Pepper                 : 1 tsp
Red chilly             : 1
Cumin seeds         : 1tsp ( 1/2 + 1/2 )
Toordal                 : 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds       : 1/2 tsp 
Oil                         : 1tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Salt
Asafoetida

Method

In a mixie jar,add pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds,red chilly,toor dal,garlic pods and powder it coarsely.
Heat oil in a kadai,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds ,when it sizzles add the powdered masala and fry for few minutes.
Now add chopped tomatoes,salt,curryleaves,asadoetida and stir.
Now add 2 cups water,turmeric powder and reduce the flame.
When it starts frothing , add coriander leaves,mix and  switch off the flame.
Serve with Rice..