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Rasam Powder Recipe (Homemade)

Rasam Powder is a quick, flavorful spice mix specially crafted for those who want bold South Indian flavors without a complex process. It is known as instant rasam masala or easy rasam podi, this homemade blend combines aromatic spices, lentils, and herbs to deliver the essence of traditional rasam in minutes. 
Perfect for solo cooking or busy weekdays, this versatile mix makes preparing rasam effortless, just add it to hot water with some tamarind or tomatoes for a comforting, tangy broth. Ideal for bachelors, students, or beginners, this spicy rasam spice blend brings warmth, depth, and a homemade touch to every bowl.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 cup
Calories 372 kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking pot
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Toor Dal / Tuvaram Paruppu
  • 15 no Dry Red Chillies
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Black Pepper
  • 3 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
  • 2 tablespoon Jaggery / Palm Sugar / Gur optional
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder

Instructions
 

  • Roast all the ingredients separately, except, turmeric, jaggery, asafoetida.
  • Once all ingredients all well roasted, add it back in to the pan, turn off the heat and add in asafoetida and toss well. Remove this to a plate and let it cool completely.
  • Take this in a blender and crush lightly, add in jaggery and turmeric powder. Powder finely. Store it in an air tight container and use accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 21gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 82mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 24gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 107mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 13mg
Keyword homemade stuffs, rasam powder recipe
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