Rasam is a sour soup or broth like drink made with tamarind, spices, lentils and herbs. Rasam powder is a ground spice mix that is added into the rasam.
Ingredients for Rasam Powder
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 cup coriander seeds
- ¼ cup cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp methi
- ½ cup curry leaves
- 100 gram dried red chilli
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp hing
INSTRUCTIONS for Rasam Powder
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Heat coconut oil and saute coriander seeds.
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Saute on low flame.
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Heat coconut oil, add cumin seeds and methi.
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Roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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Add curry leaves and roast well.
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heat coconut oil and saute dried red chilli.
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Transfer to a large plate and cool completely.
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Take all the roasted spices to the mixi, add 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp hing.
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Grind to a fine powder.
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finally, rasam powder is ready.
