Periyar Rasam Powder is a traditional South Indian spice blend essential for preparing the classic rasam—a tangy, spicy soup often served with rice. Crafted with a mix of carefully selected spices, it offers an authentic taste that enhances the flavor of your rasam.
🧂 Ingredients
While the exact ingredients for the 75g pack are not specified, typical rasam powders include:
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Coriander seeds
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Red chilies
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Cumin seeds
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Black pepper
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Toor dal (pigeon peas)
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Fenugreek seeds
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Asafoetida (hing)
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Turmeric
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Curry leaves
These ingredients are roasted and ground to create a flavorful powder that forms the base of rasam.
🍽️ Usage Instructions
To prepare rasam:
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Cook 100g toor dal in 500 ml of water with a pinch of turmeric and 2-3 chopped tomatoes.
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Once cooked, mash the dal and tomatoes together.
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Add 2 teaspoons of Periyar Rasam Powder to the mixture.
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Add salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Prepare a tempering (tadka) by heating 1 teaspoon of oil, adding mustard seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, and curry leaves.
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Pour the tempering over the boiling rasam.
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Simmer for a few minutes and serve hot with steamed rice.
