Rasam Powder

Rasam powder is an aromatic spice blend that is used to make Rasam – a tangy spiced soup like drink from the South Indian cuisine.

Rasam powder is a traditional South Indian spice mix made with roasted lentils, whole spices and fresh herbs. Just like Garam Masala adds flavour to vegetable gravies and stews, rasam powder adds flavour and the key ingredient to make Tomato Rasam or Pepper Rasam.

Adding a rasam powder brings in more depths of flavor and taste to the rasam.

 A basic rasam powder is made with five ingredients comprising of four spices and one lentil.

Coriander seeds - Coriander seeds is one of the major ingredient in rasam podi and gives warm, earthy, robust tones.

Cumin seeds - On roasting, cumin seeds gives warm and mildly bitter tones.

Black peppercorns - Gives pungency and sharpness to the spice mix.

Dry red chilies - Red chillies not only give color, but also lend some heat and spice to the ground blend.

Tur dal - Give a nutty flavor.

Aachi provides a Rasam Powder which can be added to prepare delicious Rasam. Just Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dhal, dried red chillies, curry leaves, sliced tomato and saute. Then add 20g rasam powder. Mix well. Add one litre water and allow it to cook for some time. Then prepare 1 litre of tamarind juice and keep it aside. Then add salt. Check for the seasoning. Top with chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat before it starts boiling.