Home Made Rasam Powder, an aromatic and spicy mixture of ground spices is added while preparing various types of south Indian style lentil soups (rasam).

Homemade Rasam Powder Ingredients

Rasam Masala Powder uses the most basic South Indian spices and lentils. Read on to know more about the ingredients and why they are added.

Coriander Seeds & Cumin Seeds – These form the base of the rasam powder. I use a lot more coriander seeds compared to the cumin seeds in the recipe.

Toor Dal & Chana Dal – These provide body & texture to the rasam powder. They also help in thickening the rasam, even if made without cooked toor dal.

Dry Red Chillies & Black Peppercorns – These add to the spice of the rasam powder and peppercorns especially add to the flavor of the rasam.

Turmeric Root – Using whole turmeric root provides great color to the rasam podi & with no preservatives, this is the best form of extracting its medicinal properties.

Curry Leaves – Roasting fresh curry leaves & grinding them along with rest of the spices adds a lot of flavor to the rasam.