Here's a simple step-by-step method to whip up a delicious batch of Pepper Rasam:

Soak tamarind in warm water and extract the pulp.

Puree fresh tomatoes.

Toast together, black pepper, curry leaves, and cumin.

Crush roasted black pepper, curry leaves, and cumin along with fresh ginger.

In a large pot combine together, crushed and pureed tomatoes water, Salt, tamarind pulp,Asafoetida. Bring to a rolling boil.

Now add crushed black pepper cumin and ginger, simmer them for 5minutes letting the flavors meld beautifully.