For the Rasam Base:
4 mediumRipe tomatoes
1 tablespoonTamarind (soaked in ¼ cup warm water)
4 clovesGarlic
½ teaspoonBlack pepper
1 teaspoonCumin seeds
½ teaspoonRed chilli powder
¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder
to tasteSalt
4 cupsWater
For the Vegetable Soup Component:
1 mediumCarrot, finely chopped
6Beans, finely chopped
¼ cupGreen peas
1 tablespoonOil
½ teaspoonMustard seeds
6–8Curry leaves
1 pinchAsafoetida
2 tablespoonsCoriander leaves, chopped