Rasam Podi
Rasam podi (rasam powder) is a fragrant spice blend used in South Indian households to prepare the classic dish rasam, a tangy and spiced soup-like curry. It is made with roasted lentils, black pepper, cumin seeds, red chilies, and aromatic spices that give rasam its signature taste and aroma.
Equipment
- 1 Mixie
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Coriander seeds
- 1/2 Cup Toor dal
- 1/2 Cup Channa dal
- 2 tbsp Black peppercorn
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- A small piece Turmeric
- 3 Cups Bedigi chilli
- 1 Cup Guntur chilli
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients and keep them separately.
- Keep the red chilies in the hot sun for a few minutes so they fry quickly.
- Fry all the ingredients one by one until golden brown.
- While frying the red chilies, add a drop of oil to avoid sneezing.
- Allow the roasted ingredients to cool for 5 minutes.
- Grind each ingredient separately in a mixie.
- Mix all the ground powders together to make rasam podi.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.