Simple Rasam (Goddu Sathumadhu)

Ingredients:

Tamarind            -  1 small berry size
Tomato              -  1 no
 Rasam Powder -  1 table spoon
Asafoitida          -  1/4 tea spoon
Ghee                  -  1 tea spoon
Mustard seeds    -  1 tea spoon
Salt to taste

1.  Make the tamarind into a tight ball and take it in a vessel.
2.  Add 1 1/2 cups of water to it.(250 ml)
3.  Cut the tomatoes into small pieces, add it to the water and tamarind vessel.
4.  Bring the mixture to boil and add rasam powder, asafoitida, and salt.
5.  Once the tomatoes are cooked add 1 cup of water.
6.  Wait till the rasam is about to boil and remove from stove.
7.  Heat ghee in a kadai add mustard and once it crackles garnish the rasam with it.
8.  Serve with rice and ghee.