Quick Rasam Powder

How to make Quick Rasam Powder? Recipe from BBC Goodfood India Magazine, August 2012 !!

Makes: 4 level tablespoons

Ingredients

2 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoon coriander seeds

2 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)

6 dried red chillies

2 teaspoon tur dal

2 pinches hing (asafoetida)

Method

In an iron karahi, dry roast all the ingredients (except hing) on a medium to low heat until fragrant and crisp (approximate dry roasting time 10 – 12 minutes). Switch off the heat and mix with hing.  Keep aside to cool for 15 minutes and make a fine powder in a small mixer bowl. 1 tablespoon rasam powder is required to make 2 cups / (400 ml) rasam. Store it in an airtight container.