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) | : ½ 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) | : ¼ tsp |
HOMEMADE RASAM POWDER PODI RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Coriander Seeds
- ½ Cup Dried Red Chilli
- 1 teaspoon Chana Dal
- 4 teaspoon Toor Dal
- 1 teaspoon Mendiyam
- 2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 20 Curry Leaves
- 2 teaspoon Asafoetida
- ¼ teaspoon 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.
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!!
Divya Vikram says
Looks aromatic..Love the first picture.
Sreelekha Sumesh says
Nice recipe Sandya
Padma says
Grandma's recipe are always great right.
Shama Nagarajan says
nice one dear
shanthi says
Nice rasam podi from your patty. I tried this rasam powder and it was delicious.
munchcrunchandsuch says
its amazing how paati's recipes are and they taste the best.I too prefer home made ones.
lata raja says
Home made powders have adistinct flavour and each recipe works uniquely different. This powder feels awesomely aromatic.
Latha says
Thanks for the recipe...rasam is a real comfort during winter :). Will try it soon.
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..
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!
Tina says
Nice recipe dear...
Ammu Madhu says
goodone sandhya.
Deepa G Joshi says
Thanks to your granny and you for sharing this recipe with us!! I am waiting for the malga podi recipe!!
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