Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida
2 whole dried red chillies
4-6 curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 cloves garlic, crushed
300ml/1/2 pint/1/1/4 cups tomato juice
juice of 2 lemons
100ml/4fl oz/1/2 cup water
salt, to taste
coriander leaves, chopped, to garnish

South Indian Pepper Water

ln a large frying pan, heat the oil and fry the next 8 ingredients until the chillies are nearly black and the garlic golden brown.

Lower the heat and add the tomato juice, lemon juice, water and salt. Bring to the boil then simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve.