Learn how to make Homemade Rasam Powder recipe with step by step pictures. Easy recipe to make homestyle South Indian Rasam Powder, to make the ultimate comfort food Rasam!
In a thick bottomed pan, dry roast 1 ¼ cups of coriander seeds for 4-5 mins on low flame. As they turn fragrant and slightly change color, remove from heat.
In the same pan, dry roast 1 tablespoon cumin seeds for 2-3 mins until they are fragrant. Remove from heat.
Now dry roast ¼ cup black peppercorns for 4-5 mins until they are fragrant. Remove from heat.
Next dry roast ⅓ cup toor dal for 5-7 mins until they are golden brown & fragrant. Remove from heat.
In the same pan, dry roast 2 tablespoon chana dal for 3-4 mins until they are golden brown. Remove from heat.
Next dry roast 20-30 dry red chillies for 3-4 mins until they are crisp & fragrant. Remove from heat.
Now dry roast 1 stick of dry turmeric root broken down into large chunks for 2 mins. It is enough to heat it through.
Finally dry roast fresh curry leaves until there is no moisture.
Cool all the roasted spices & lentils down on a plate.
Grind them into a smooth powder in batches if required.
Store in an airtight container. Use to make any kind of rasam!
Notes
If you don’t find Turmeric Stick, use 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder in its place.
Make sure your blender can handle grinding turmeric stick before adding it.
You can sun dry the ingredients if making bulk and grind it in a flour mill too.