Rasam powder (rasam podi)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCoriander seeds
cupRed chillies
½cupBlack peppercorns
¾cupRed gram dal (pigeon peas; toor dal), picked over & rinsed
4tablespoonsBengal gram dal; picked over & rinsed (yellow split peas, channa dal)
½tablespoonCumin seeds
1teaspoonGround turmeric
1smallBunch curry leaves

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, dry-roast all the ingredients seperately, until they each give off a strong aroma. (However do not roast the Ground turmeric.) Place all the ingredients in an electric blender or food processor. Blend into a fine powder.

Store in an airtight container and use as required.

Makes 15 ounces.

From: Dakshin, Vegetarian Cuisine From South India by Chandra Padmanabhan.

Recipe by: Dakshin by Chandra Padmanabhan Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest V1 #176 by Sharon Raghavachary <schary@...> on Jul 31, 1997