WHISKAFFAIR'S
Dry roast peppercorns, cumin seeds, dry red chilies, and coriander seeds over medium heat until slightly browned and fragrant (3-4 minutes).
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the roasted ingredients to a mortar and pestle. Crush to make a coarse rasam powder.
Heat 1 cup water in a pan over medium heat. Add beetroot and tomatoes to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, cool down. Transfer the cooked beetroot and tomatoes along with the water to a blender and blend to make a coarse puree.
Add the puree, tamarind pulp, garlic, and curry leaves to a pan. Add 2 cups of water and stir well.
Cook the rasam on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes. Now add the rasam powder that we made earlier and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until rasam comes to a gentle boil.
Add cilantro and mix well.
Heat ghee or oil in a small pan over medium-high heat.
Once the ghee is hot, add mustard seeds, asafetida, and dry red chili and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
Pour the tempering over the rasam and mix well. Check for salt and add more if needed. Serve hot.