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Today we will make rasam powder.
It is used in every house hold of southern India for making rasam.
It is easily available in markets and if you make it in home then you can make it according to your preference of eating spicier or less spicy or in any flavor like cumin flavor or black pepper flavor.
Let's see what ingredients are required for making rasam powder.
Coriander seeds - ½ cup
Curry leaves - 25-30 leaves (washed, cleaned and pat dry)
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Asafoetida - 2-3 pinch
Fenugreek seeds - ½ tsp
Black pepper - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp (can use black or yellow mustard)
Dry red chilly - 5-6 pieces
To make rasam powder, roast the spices.
Turn on the gas and preheat a pan.
Add coriander seed, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds in the pan.
Cook on low flame by stirring constantly like this until they get little brown.
Also add black pepper and red chilly pieces as well in the pan.
Roast for 5-6 minutes.
Take out the roasted spices in a plate and keep them aside so that they get cooled.
Now add curry leaves in a pan and cook until they get crispy.
Add turmeric powder and asafoetida powder in the roasted curry leaves.
Mix all these thing in roasted spices as well.
Grind them after they become cool.
Don't grind the spices finely keep them little coarse.
Rasam powder is ready.
It is so tasty that it is not only used in making rasam but also used in dals and vegetables as well.
Try this recipe at your home and share your experience with us.
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