Homemade Rasam Premix Powder: Drinking soup in winter is a different pleasure. In this season, if you make and drink South Indian Rasam to warm the body and keep diseases away, then it works like a perfect immunity booster soup. Spicy Tomato Rasam is not only delicious in taste but also helps in strengthening the digestive system. The special thing is that to make this, you can prepare instant rasam powder premix at home and whenever you feel like it, you can prepare hot traditional rasam in just a few minutes. This easy and healthy option is considered best for winter. Here we are telling how you can make delicious rasam powder without using onion and garlic.
Ingredients of Instant Rasam Powder Premix-
Arhar dal – ½ cup
Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp
Cumin – 2 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds – 1 tablespoon
Black pepper – 1 tablespoon
Kashmiri red chilli – 5 whole
Curry leaves – 4 sticks
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Asafoetida – ¼ tsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Ingredients for making Rasam
Tomato – 2 (200 grams)
Ginger – ½ tsp
Oil – ½ tablespoon
Mustard – ¼ tsp
Curry leaves – 6-7 leaves
Salt – ½ tsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder – ¼ tsp
Method of making rasam powder-
First of all, fry arhar dal, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, black pepper and dry red chilli in a pan on low flame till the aroma comes out. Now add curry leaves and fry a little more. When the mixture cools down, grind it in a mixer and make a fine powder. Finally add turmeric, asafoetida and salt and store it in an airtight container. This premix remains safe for 2-3 months.
Method to make instant tomato rasam-
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves in it. Now add grated tomatoes and ginger and cook lightly. Add 1-2 tsp rasam powder and water in it. As soon as it boils, add salt and red chili powder. Hot rasam is ready in 3-5 minutes.
Benefits of drinking rasam-
Rasam strengthens digestion and provides relief from stomach problems. The black pepper and ginger present in it provide relief from cold and cough. Vitamin C present in tomato increases the immunity of the body. This soup also helps in detoxifying the body, controlling weight and keeping the body warm from inside.
