Just like sambhar tomato rasam is a popular South Indian dish and is packed with health benefits. And if you are South India I bet you will prefer tomato rasam over tomato soup anytime. Be it rasam vada or rasam rice; tomato rasam is the ultimate combination that is not only light on the stomach but also healthy. Made with tomatoes and spices like black pepper garlic and ginger tomato rasam is tasty and quick-to-make. You can have it with rice or drink it like soup. It also helps you to beat dehydration during summers by increasing your water intake.