Homemade Mangalore Rasam Powder

Homemade Mangalore Rasam Powder

Makes: 70 g

You will need

1 cup (100 g ) coriander seeds
10 dried red chillies
2 tablespoon gram dal (chana dal)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek / ulauva)
1 teaspoon hing (asafoetida / kaayam)
3 spring curry leaves (18 leaves)
1 teaspoon oil

Method

Heat oil in an iron kadai / frying pan. Reduce heat to medium and lightly fry hing and fenugreek seeds until light brown and fragrant.

Add coriander seeds, dried red chillies, gram dal, jeera and curry leaves. Fry on a low heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until crisp / well roasted and aromatic.

Transfer these ingredients into a mixer bowl and make a fine powder. Store in an airtight container / dry bottle.