Rasam Powder / South Indian Rasam Powder
Different kind of Spice powders / masala powders are the staple ingredients you will find in all Indian Kitchens, Which makes a delicious meal with combo of veggies and pulses. Rasam is one of the comforting dish in South Indian cooking and it will always have the cook's imprints since every one makes it differently, but the basic powder used to prepare rasam can be freshly ground or pre prepared one with light changes depends upon their own family recipe. This recipe if for Srivalli's Blogging Marathon # 29 week 2 under " Spice powders for cooking". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 29.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 ~ 15 minutes
Makes: Less than 1 1/4 cups(125 grams)
Sources: sarasyummybites
Cooking time: 10 ~ 15 minutes
Makes: Less than 1 1/4 cups(125 grams)
Sources: sarasyummybites
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup toor dal
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
5 ~ 7 fresh curry leaves
7 ~ 8 dried red chilies
1/2 tsp Asofoetida/ Hing
1/4 cup toor dal
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
5 ~ 7 fresh curry leaves
7 ~ 8 dried red chilies
1/2 tsp Asofoetida/ Hing
Method:
1)Heat skillet or pan in medium heat.
2)Dry roast all the ingredients one by one separately for 3 ~ 4 minutes with out burning it.
3)Transfer fried ingredients to another bowl or plate to cool completely.
4)Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
5) Store in an air tight container in a cool dry place or in a refrigerator.
2)Dry roast all the ingredients one by one separately for 3 ~ 4 minutes with out burning it.
3)Transfer fried ingredients to another bowl or plate to cool completely.
4)Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
5) Store in an air tight container in a cool dry place or in a refrigerator.
Note: Always grind small quantity of rasam powder to preserve the flavour.
South Indian Style Rasam Powder
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup toor dal
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
5 ~ 7 fresh curry leaves
7 ~ 8 dried red chilies
1/2 tsp Asofoetida/ Hing
Method:
1)Heat skillet or pan in medium heat.
2)Dry roast all the ingredients one by one separately for 3 ~ 4 minutes with out burning it.
3)Transfer fried ingredients to another bowl or plate to cool completely.
4)Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
5) Store in an air tight container in a cool dry place or in a refrigerator.
24 comments
Wow such a beautiful click Sara, I love the flavour of this wonderful rasam powder...
ReplyDeleteCan feel the flavor... Love the first click very much
ReplyDeleteLooks perfect and well presented
ReplyDeletevery flavourful...lovely clicks...
ReplyDeleteawesome pics and useful recipe dear :)
ReplyDeletewow flavour powder and ur preaentation is awesome...
ReplyDeleteLooks very delicious. I love your clicks & theperfect lighting. I will try these soon. I have never made any powders except garam masala & chutney powder.
ReplyDeleteNice flavorful powder !! well presented too !!
ReplyDeleteflavourful podi.. homemade is always good
ReplyDeletevery nice recipe dear :)
ReplyDeletevery flavorful and love the pics ....
ReplyDeleteLove and my pantry will definitely have this flavourful rasam powder.
ReplyDeleteAwesome clicks.. Just loved the traditional setting :) And as u said, the same Rasam recipe differs when prepared by different cooks :)
ReplyDeleteThe aromatic your powder, the aromatic your rasam.. Its said if we make the correct proportion, 2-3 neighbours can tell that we are making rasam.. loved the mortal and pestel pic! we dont use the traditional ways anymore.. its all mixie today
ReplyDeleteYou have left me speechless..what awsum clicks..what a beautiful grinder...all fida over the clicks..I have not read the recipe..the pictures dont allow me to concentrate on it..will come back to read when I need the recipe:))
ReplyDeleteLike the way you've presented the podi with a mortar and pestle.
ReplyDeleteI always make only one version of rasam podi and that's very simple one..your version sounds good and the pics are so rustic and neat!
ReplyDeleteYummy rasam powder -- great to have in the pantry.
ReplyDeleteVery flavorfulasam powder..
ReplyDeleteThis is a must have at home as no grandpa and dad cannot finish a meal without rasam. Lovely presentation.
ReplyDeleteRasam powder is definitely unique for a family..Love the mortar and pestle!!
ReplyDeleteNice homemade rasam powder recipe thanks for posting
ReplyDeleteNice homemade rasam powder recipe thanks for posting
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