Rasam is a thin, soup-like South Indian dish. This rasam powder recipe was taught to me by my mother-in-law, who grew up in Karnataka and spent many years in Hyderabad.
Making rasam powder fresh makes a world of difference to the flavor. Rasam was one of the first South Indian dishes I fell in love with, and it remains a favorite in my home—especially tomato rasam.
Rasam is a light, runny preparation made with a souring agent such as tamarind, tomatoes, or lemon juice, combined with spices and finished with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and ghee or oil.
On my first visit to Bangalore, I used to drink rasam like a soup at every meal. Today, it’s a regular dish at home. Below is my rasam powder recipe.
Rasam Powder Recipe | How to Make Rasam Powder
Rachna Parmar
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15 mins
15 mins
Spice, Spice Mix
Karnataka | South Indian
5
69 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. Coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp. Cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp. Fenugreek seeds
- 8-10 Dry red chillies
- 6-8 Bedgi or Kashmiri red chillies
- 1 tbsp. Peppercorns
- 2 pinches Asafoetida (Heeng)
- 1 tbsp. Split pigeon peas tuar dal
- 1 tbsp. Split chickpeas chana dal
- 1 Sprig of curry leaves
Instructions
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Roast each spice separately on low heat until lightly toasted. Start with coriander and cumin seeds, then crisp the dry red chillies. Roast the peppercorns, tuar dal and chana dal until golden. Be careful to keep the flame low so the spices don’t burn. Wash and pat dry the curry leaves, then toast them until crisp.
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Allow all the roasted ingredients to cool completely.
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Grind the cooled spices to a fine powder in a blender or spice grinder. Transfer the powder to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place. Your homemade rasam powder is ready to use.
Notes
- You can include or omit chana dal; it adds body to the rasam but is optional.
- Adjust the number of red chillies and the peppercorn quantity to suit your preferred heat level.
- Bedgi chillies are typically mild and used for color rather than heat; use Kashmiri or other varieties if you want more color or less heat accordingly.
- Store the powder in an airtight container for up to a month for best flavor.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 2g
Sodium: 12mg
Potassium: 219mg
Fiber: 6g
Vitamin A: 265IU
Vitamin C: 6.4mg
Calcium: 109mg
Iron: 4.1mg
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