Rasam Powder(Rasam Podi)

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Rasam Powder (Rasam Podi)

Recipe By : Dakshin by Chandra Padmanabhan
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups coriander seeds
1 1/2 cups red chillies
1/2 cup black peppercorns
3/4 cup red gram dal (pigeon peas, toor dal) -- picked
over & rinsed
4 tablespoons Bengal gram dal -- picked over & rinsed
(yellow split peas, channa dal)
1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 small bunch curry leaves

In a heavy saucepan, dry-roast all the ingredients seperately, until
they each give off a strong aroma. (However do not roast the Ground
turmeric.)

Place all the ingredients in an electric blender or food processor.
Blend into a fine powder.

Store in an airtight container and use as required.

Makes 15 ounces.

From: Dakshin, Vegetarian Cuisine From South India by Chandra
Padmanabhan.

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