Homemade Rasam Powder

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oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Friday, January 7, 2011, 9:02

For rasam to get tasty, the primary ingredient would be the fresh homemade rasam powder. Rasams are the best with rice for winter. So our special recipe for the day is rasam powder recipe. Homemade rasam powder can be preserved fresh for months by simply storing in a dry air tight container. Take a look at how to prepare the homemade rasam powder recipe and spice up your boring rasams.

Homemade Rasam Powder Recipe -

Ingredients:

1.11/2 tsp toor dal

2.5 dry red chillies

3.1 tsp cumin seeds

4.1 tsp coriander seeds

5.1 tsp pepper

6.1 tsp dry curry leaves (or fried fresh curry leaves)

7.1 tsp of oil (even ghee can be used)

Method:

1.Roast all the the above ingredients with a teaspoon of oil until they turn aromatic. Set aside the ingredients to cool.

2.Powder the fried ingredients in a food processor (small grinder) and store the powder in the air tight container. Tasty rasam powder ready for your rasams.

Try making the homemade rasam powder recipe at home in large quantities using the same ratio and savor hot rasams for chilling winter.