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Homemade Rasam Powder
Homemade rasam powder for fresh and flavorful rasam.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 small jar (1/4 cup)
Calories 156 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 dried red chilies
- 7-8 curry leaves
- 2 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
- 1 tbsp toor dal (split pigeon peas lentils)
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ghee , or oil
Instructions
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Heat the ghee or coconut oil and lighty roast all the spices (except the turmeric) until fragrant. Make sure to roast them on medium flame for 1-2 minutes only, otherwise the spices might burn and become bitter and ruin the color of the rasam.
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Then, transfer to a food processor or blender and grind with the turmeric until it becomes a fine powder. Your rasam powder is ready!
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You can store this in an airtight container in a fridge or pantry, it’s good for 2-3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Rasam Powder
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 19mg1%
Potassium 436mg12%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 738IU15%
Vitamin C 143mg173%
Calcium 193mg19%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.