This Rasam Powder is one of the most basic and essential spice blend powder in any SouthIndian Kitchen.  Just like the Sambar Powder, this podi recipe is also an authentic Tamil Brahmin version that my grandmother has perfected over many years. Learn how to make this authentic Rasam Powder recipe at home. Although, my friends do buy MTR rasam powder, Sakthi masala rasam powder or even aachi’s rasam powder, I have never bought one so far.  The packs of rasam podi spice blend that comes along with me usually stays fresh for up to a year. These powder masala is stored in ziplock bags and in small quantities.  However the best flavors from the rasam powder can be enjoyed up to 3 months.  Now that my rasam powder masala spice blend from India is nearly over, I have started to  make my very own Rasam Powder with my grandmother’s recipe.  Making fresh homemade tamil style rasam powder is actually quite quick and easy. Simply gather the ingredients as mentioned in the recipe card below and follow the process. This measurement will yield you roughly 2 cups of homemade rasam powder.

HOW TO MAKE SOUTH INDIAN RASAM AT HOME?

To make my South Indian Rasam ( Spiced Tomato based soup ), you will require a few essential ingredients like Tomatoes, Tamarind ( optional ), tuvar dal, curry leaves, coriander leaves, seasoning spices and this homemade Rasam Powder. To make rasam at home, with this rasam podi, check out my detailed recipe for Tomato Rasam. I had prepared this Tomato rasam for ASDA supper club Diwali party as a palette cleanser and it received some fabulous reviews from all the guests!  Listing down the ingredients with tamil names below  

HOMEMADE RASAM POWDER PODI  RECIPE 

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