Rasam Powder Recipe

I make rasam 5 out of 7 days in a week. That's how much we all love rasam. So I love to use freshly ground rasam powder made at home. My mother uses the sambar powder for making rasam too. I use sambar powder when I am too lazy to make separate rasam powder. (:|  But after I started making this rasam powder, I have never thought of using sambar powder. If you are looking to make a very flavourful rasam, try making this rasam powder.

Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Makes 250 gms powder (approx)

Ingredients

Red chillies - 2 cups
Coriander seeds - 3/4 cup
Toor dhal - 1/2 cup
Black pepper corns - 1/2 cup
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Horse gram -  1/2 tbsp
Curry leaves - 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp
Oil - 2 tsp

Procedure

1. Heat the oil in a pan and roast the dry red chillies until they are brittle.
2. Remove and keep aside in a large tray to cool.
3. Dry roast the rest of the ingredients one by one on a medium flame without burning them.
4. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a plate other than the one with the chillies.
5. When all the ingredients cool down to room temperature, powder the chillies first finely.
6. Finally add the rest of the ingredients and powder finely.
7. Allow to cool and store in airtight containers.
8. Use this rasam powder while making Paruppu rasam