Rasam Powder Recipe
This Rasam Powder is one of the most basic and essential spice blend powder in any SouthIndian Kitchen. Just like the Sambar Powder, this podi recipe is also an authentic Tamil Brahmin version that my grandmother has perfected over many years.
Learn how to make this authentic Rasam Powder recipe at home.
Let me admit, I have never bought rasam podi from stores ever. My mom or grandmother have always made them for me and send it along every-time I visit India.
Although, my friends do buy MTR rasam powder, Sakthi masala rasam powder or even aachi’s rasam powder, I have never bought one so far.
The packs of rasam podi spice blend that comes along with me usually stays fresh for up to a year. These powder masala is stored in ziplock bags and in small quantities. However the best flavors from the rasam powder can be enjoyed up to 3 months.
Now that my rasam powder masala spice blend from India is nearly over, I have started to make my very own Rasam Powder with my grandmother’s recipe.
Making fresh homemade tamil style rasam powder is actually quite quick and easy.
Simply gather the ingredients as mentioned in the recipe card below and follow the process. This measurement will yield you roughly 2 cups of homemade rasam powder.
HOW TO MAKE SOUTH INDIAN RASAM AT HOME?
To make my South Indian Rasam ( Spiced Tomato based soup ), you will require a few essential ingredients like Tomatoes, Tamarind ( optional ), tuvar dal, curry leaves, coriander leaves, seasoning spices and this homemade Rasam Powder.
To make rasam at home, with this rasam podi, check out my detailed recipe for Tomato Rasam.
I had prepared this Tomato rasam for ASDA supper club Diwali party as a palette cleanser and it received some fabulous reviews from all the guests!
Listing down the ingredients with tamil names below
Dhaniya ( Coriander Seeds) | : 1 Cup |
Molagavettal (Dry red Chilli) | : 1/2 Cup |
Kadala parup (Chana Dal) | : 1 tsp |
Tuvaram parup(Tur dal) | : 4 tsp |
Mendiyam (Methi Seeds) | : 1 tsp |
Kurumolagu(BlackPepper) | :2 tsp |
Jeera (Cumin Seeds) | :2 tsp |
Karugapulai(Curry Leaves) | :Few for fragrance |
Peringayam(Asofoetidata) | : 2 tsp |
Kadugu (Mustard Seeds) | : 1/4 tsp |
HOMEMADE RASAM POWDER PODI RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Coriander Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Dried Red Chilli
- 1 Tsp Chana Dal
- 4 Tsp Toor Dal
- 1 Tsp Mendiyam
- 2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
- 20 Curry Leaves
- 2 Tsp Asafoetida
- 1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds
Instructions
- Dry Roast Toor Dal, Chana Dal ,Black Pepper, Cumin Seeds, Mustard &Black Pepper in a deep pan until they are dark brown in color.
- Transfer them to a plate and allow them to cool down.
- Now add the Coriander seeds and roast for about 2 minutes until they are just about to change color.
- Lastly, add the red chillies and curry leaves to the same pan and roast until they become warm. Do not over roast the chillies.
- Transfer them to the plate and allow them to cool down.
- Once all the ingredients come down to room temperature, transfer the roasted ingredients to the mixie ( blender ) and grind them to a coarse rasam powder.
- Store the prepared rasam podi powder in air tight container.
Ushnish Ghosh says
Dear Sandhya
I am not competent to comment on this but I am writing simply because i feel good that you are carrying forward a traditional recipe before it is extinct and I am sure you will pass it on to your next generation !!!
Have a nice week ahead
Deepa G Joshi says
Thanks to your granny and you for sharing this recipe with us!! I am waiting for the malga podi recipe!!
Ammu Madhu says
goodone sandhya.
Tina says
Nice recipe dear…
SE(Denufood) says
Hey Sandhya…thanks for sharing…I am yet a make this powder and keep..but I sometimes just make it up while preparing rasam!
Priya says
I do prepare rasam powder every two months as we are rasam family, but never tried adding mustard seeds, will try next time..
Latha says
Thanks for the recipe…rasam is a real comfort during winter :). Will try it soon.
lata raja says
Home made powders have adistinct flavour and each recipe works uniquely different. This powder feels awesomely aromatic.
munchcrunchandsuch says
its amazing how paati’s recipes are and they taste the best.I too prefer home made ones.
shanthi says
Nice rasam podi from your patty. I tried this rasam powder and it was delicious.
Shama Nagarajan says
nice one dear
Padma says
Grandma's recipe are always great right.
Sreelekha Sumesh says
Nice recipe Sandya
Divya Vikram says
Looks aromatic..Love the first picture.
kothiyavunu says
wow!!Looks so inviting!! i do prepare..but version is little different..will try urs next time..Thanks to ur granny for a wonderful recipe!!
A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
That looks spicy & delicious.
Cham says
Homemade powders are always great treasure! Ur recipe is little different!
Gita says
I too make all the podis at home…nothing can beat the taste of grandma's dishes…I still have the podis my grandma sent me 🙂
Sushma Mallya says
Home made powders are really much better than store bought ones…flavours are really fresh and very nice when used in rasam…thanks for sharing sandhya…
Prathibha says
very nice recipe….
Ms.Chitchat says
Very aromatic podi. Perfect rasam powder. Happy to note that it is from your granny. Noted down to prepare at home.
Chitchat
Aruna Manikandan says
Nice recipe dear.
whenever we go on a vacation to India I never miss to carry my MIL rasam powder ….
Cool Lassi(e) says
Nothing beats the taste of tradition. Agreed?
Sandhya Hariharan says
Totally agree… Nothing beats the tradition …. Home made .. that too from the patty's or mother's or mil's… Its got a special touch and the method too
I still never miss to carry them .. when I travel back ..
Even when I was in India.. these powders used to come to me in regular intervals from my amma and patty 🙂
Gulmohar says
Of course no store bought ones can beat this 😀 Thanks for sharing a traditional rasam powder recipe, from your granny….Will try it for sure and let you know :-)Love and regds to your grandma 🙂
Kumudha says
I love rasam with hot rice! Thanks for sharing this traditional recipe…
Anupama says
I liked the lingo a lot. The Rasam podi is as evergreen as our Granny’s recipes are 🙂
Rohini says
Loved ur lingo..!! I made sure I packed a big batch of rasam, sambar and dosa milagai podi from mom n mil this time…. Nothing can beat the home made powders' flavor!! 🙂