Tomato Rasam is a spiced tomato curry served with rice.
Wash and chop tomatoes. Blend into puree with green chili.
Take garlic pods, cumin seeds and black pepper in a blender and blend into coarse powder.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
Then add curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric powder.
Now add pureed tomatoes and mix well.
Add salt, water and bring it to oil.
Later add 1-2 tbsp coarse powder from above or less if you don't it to be more spicy.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.