Mysore Rasam Powder

By Pavani @napavani
Here's the recipe for the Rasam powder I used in this Mysore Rasam. Like I said in that post, I don't usually make spice powders from scratch. I know freshly homemade spice mixes add a lot of flavor to dishes but I get lazy to make them.
But when I saw this Mysore rasam in Dakshin cookbook by Chandra Padmanabhan, I was tempted to make the spice mix. Glad that I made it because this is one of the more flavorful rasam powder (I'm comparing it with the store-bought rasam powders).
The rasam powder can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2~3 months. 
Mysore Rasam Powder Ingredients:
  • 1cup Coriander Seeds
  • 2tbsp Black Peppercorns
  • 2tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 2tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 10~15 Curry leaves
  • 1cup Dry red chilies
  • 1½tsp Oil
  • 1tsp Turmeric
Method:
  1. Dry roast coriander seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves till they are fragrant. Set aside to cool a little bit.
  2. Heat oil and fry the red chilies.
  3. Grind all the ingredients together to a fine powder along with turmeric.
  4. Store in an airtight container and use as needed.


Also linking this to Valli's 'Cooking from Cookbook Challenge: January -- Week 4'.