Rasam Masala

Rasam Masala is a spice blend used in South Indian cuisine to make Rasam, a tangy and spicy soup made with tamarind, tomato, and various spices. Rasam is a popular comfort food and is commonly served as a soup or with steamed rice.

The key spices used in Rasam Masala include:

Coriander seeds
Cumin seeds
Black pepper
Mustard seeds
Fenugreek seeds
Red chili powder
Turmeric
Curry leaves
Asafoetida
The spices are dry roasted and then ground into a fine powder, which is added to the rasam during the cooking process. To make the rasam, tamarind paste or juice is mixed with water and boiled with tomatoes, garlic, and other spices. The Rasam Masala is then added to the mixture and simmered until the flavors meld together. The soup is typically garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

Rasam Masala is a versatile spice blend and can also be used to add flavor to other South Indian dishes, such as sambar, a lentil-based vegetable stew, and upma, a breakfast dish made with semolina.