Rasam Powder | Charu Podi | Saaru Podi

Rasam powder or charu podi is a main ingredient in making Rasam. This powder makes rasam flavorful & aromatic. It's believed that spices used will help improve digestion. There are different recipes for a rasam powder & I'm sharing the rasam powder recipe I borrowed from my mom. 

Cook Time-10mins | Prop Time-10mins | Yields - 7Servings 
Ingredients 

1/2Cup toor dal / kandi pappu
3Tbs coriander seeds / dhaniyalu
1Tsp cumin
1Tsp black pepper
1/2Tsp methi
4Red chili's 
Directions
- Heat a pan & add toor dal to it. Dry roast them till toor dal changes it color to darkish yellow. 
- Transfer dal on to a plate & allow it cool. Mean while heat the same pan with rest of the spices. 
- Dry roast them till they change to light brownish color. Switch off heat & transfer spices to the dal plate. 
- Allow them to cool completely before grinding. 
- Grind them to a coarse powder.
Note:
- Store powder in a air tight container 
- Make it in small batches to have a flavorful rasam.

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