Udupi Saaru Pudi (Rasam Powder)

Warm, peppery, and deeply comforting — Home Kouzina’s Udupi Saaru Pudi is a regional rasam powder made in small batches using all-natural, preservative-free ingredients like chillies, black pepper, cumin, and hing. Inspired by traditional Udupi recipes, this spice blend creates a perfectly balanced rasam that’s both soothing and bold. Whether you’re recovering from a cold, craving something light, or looking to complete your South Indian thali, this rasam masala brings home that unmistakable, slow-simmered flavour in minutes.

Ingredients

Chillies, Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Fenugreek Seeds, Asafoetida (hing)

How to Use

• Traditional Udupi Rasam (Saaru):
  In a kadai, add chopped tomato, green chilli, turmeric, jaggery, salt, and tamarind extract. Simmer on low flame for 10 minutes to bring out the tangy-sweet base. Add water and cooked toor dal, then stir in 3 teaspoons of Home Kouzina Rasam Powder. Let it gently simmer for 1–2 minutes — avoid boiling after adding the powder. Finish with a ghee tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing. Serve hot with rice or sip as a broth.
  
  
• As a Light Soup for Digestion or Colds:
  Make a quick rasam using Saaru Pudi and tamarind water, with a dash of pepper and ghee. It’s a comforting South Indian home remedy — perfect for sore throats, indigestion, or rainy evenings.
  
  
• Instant Rasam with Leftover Dal:
  Stir 2–3 teaspoons of Saaru Pudi into leftover toor dal with tamarind, salt, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer and temper with ghee, mustard seeds, and curry leaves for a quick, nourishing meal.