Homemade Rasam Powder/ Rasam podi

I am a huge fan of Rasams. No south Indian meal is complete without it. There are different varieties of rasams and using rasam powder they can be prepared in a jiffy.  I tried this Rasam powder recipe from Nalini's site almost a month ago but still couldn't post it. May be today is the time for it. 

Rasam Powder

Recipe Source: Nalini's Kitchen

What are the ingredients needed?

Toor dal/ Thuvaram Paruppu, 1/2 cup

Coriander seeds/Dhania, 1/2 cup

Red chillies, 10 nos.

Cumin Seeds, 3/4 cup

Whole black pepper, 3/4 cup

Curry leaves, 4-5 sprigs

Rasam Podi

How it is made?

1. Dry roast the ingredients separately. Don't let it change color.
2. Grind adding ingredients in the following order. First toor dhal, then coriander seeds, red chillies, curry leaves then cumin seeds and pepper. The resulting powder has to be coarse.
3. Store it in an air tight container.

The powder can be stored in room temperature for a month and in freezer for upto 6 months.

Here is the recipe of Paruppu Rasam I made using this Rasam powder.