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Rasam Powder Recipe Card

North Indian Kitchen
Rasam powder (Rasam Podi) made with special spices and used to make tangy drink called rasam.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine South Indian
Calories 22 kcal

Equipments

Ingredients

  • 1 heaped cup Coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Chana Dal
  • 5 tablespoons Tuvar Dal
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
  • 15-16 Dried Red Chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat a dry pan over medium heat and add 1 heaped cup coriander seeds. Roast it for a while and then transfer it to a plate.
    2. Add 2 tablespoons chana dal for roasting.
    3. Now append 5 tablespoons tuvar dal and roast it until it's colour changed to light golden brown.
    4. Add 2 tablespoons Black Peppercorns in pan and roast it.
    5. Append 2 tablespoons cumin seeds and make sure roast it carefully otherwise it will get burn.
    6. Now put 15-16 dried red chilies and roast it until the fragrance comes out.
    7. Afterwards collect all the roasted spices in a plate and let them cool down.
    8. Now take a bowl and put the cooled mixture of spices and add1 teaspoon turmeric powder in it.
    9. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind them into a fine powder. You can adjust the coarseness of the powder based on your preference.
    10. Sieve the powder to remove any coarse particles and ensure a smooth texture.
    Your Rasam Podi Powder is ready

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Notes

  • You can adjust the spice ratio as per your requirement.
  • Store it in air tight container for further use. 
Keyword Rasam Powder/Rasam Podi