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homemade rasam powder.
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Homemade Rasam Powder / Saarina Pudi

Rasam powder is a traditional South Indian spice blend that adds a distinctive flavor to rasam, a spicy lentil soup enjoyed in the region. My recipe focuses on creating an authentic Mysore-style saarina pudi, a rich and fragrant rasam powder that embodies the distinct taste of the Mysore region. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can prepare your own batch of this flavorful spice mix.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Other
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 15 tablespoons of rasam powder (around 230 grams)
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a frying pan until it is hot and turn the flame to low.
  • Add coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Dry roast them until they are aromatic. Set them aside on a plate or wide tray.
  • Add both varieties of dried chili (Byadagi and Guntur) and roast them until they are crispy and puff up. Set them aside.
  • Now, dry roast curry leaves until they are dried and crispy. Set them aside.
  • Next, add black pepper, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Fry them until they are golden brown.
  • Add hing and turmeric and fry for a few seconds (not more than 10 seconds). Set everything aside.
  • Let all the ingredients cool down completely.
  • Grind into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mixie
  • Store in a dry and clean air-tight container.

Notes

Do all the dry roasting on low heat. Heat the frying pan initially and then turn the flame to low before you start dry-roasting.
After adding hing and turmeric powder, mix only for a few seconds (not more than 10 seconds). These two ingredients tend to burn quickly, which may impart a bitter taste to the masala powder.
Always use a clean and dry spoon when handling the spice powders. Any moisture content will reduce the shelf life of the spice powder.
This recipe gives me 15 tablespoons (approximately 230 grams) of rasam spice mix. You may choose to half or double the recipe as per your need.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4866IU | Vitamin C: 322mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5mg