Jeera Milagu Rasam Recipe - South Indian Pepper Cumin Rasam

Step 1: To begin making the Jeera Milagu Rasam - Pepper Rasam Recipe, first extract the pulp from the tamarind and combine it with 3 to 3-1/2 cups of water to give diluted tamarind water

Step 2: Heat ghee in a saucepan over medium heat; add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 3: Add the curry leaves, pounded black peppercorns, cumin powder, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, tamarind water and salt

Step 4: Stir the mixture and give it a brisk boil for 3 to 4 minutes until the raw taste from the tamarind water goes away

Step 5: You can add more water, pepper and cumin if you find the water too tangy

Step 6: Once done, turn off the heat and serve Jeera Milagu Rasam hot

Step 7: Serve the Jeera Milagu Rasam along with Cabbage Poriyal (Muttaikose) and Steamed Rice for a quick weeknight dinner