RASAM POWDER

Rasam powder is a part of spice powder in the store room of South Indian Households.  I prefer to make the powder as and when required for the freshness and aroma of the same.  You can make the powder and keep it for a month's requirement if you are a regular user of this spice powder.  If not, whenever required, just make little and use it.  Normally, I use the sambar powder and add little bit of pepper powder for making Rasam.

Rasam powder is made with Chana dal, Tuvar dal, Dhania (coriander seeds), Black pepper Cumin seeds, Curry leaves, Red Chilli  etc.

Let us look at the recipe now:


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Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Chana dal (bengal gram dal) (optional some people do not add this)
2 Tbsp Coriander seeds
4 Red chilli ( alternatively you can use red chilli powder acccording to spice requirement add)
1 Tbsp Tuvar dal
1 Tbsp Black pepper
1/4 Tsp Cumin seeds
2 Sprigs of curry leaves (optional, some people do not add this)

Method:

Dry roast all the items separately.  Allow to cool and grind to a coarse / smooth powder in the mixer.  Store it in airtight container.  just heat the cumin seeds. do not over fry.  Use as and when required.

NOTE:  In case you do not have Rasam Powder, use Sambhar Powder and add little bit of Black pepper crushed while cooking.