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MTR Madras Rasam Powder 100g
Description
Aroma: Peppery, Sharp & Deeply Aromatic
Flavour: Tangy, Spicy & Warming
MTR Madras Rasam Powder is a classic South Indian spice blend designed to create the perfect "thin" lentil soup. This specific "Madras" style is celebrated for being slightly spicier and more pepper-forward than other regional varieties. It creates a soup that is both a digestive aid and a soul-warming comfort food, characterized by its clarity and punchy zest.
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The Secret Pinch: For an authentic "Brahmin-style" Rasam, boil your tamarind water and tomatoes first, then add the Rasam powder towards the middle of the process rather than at the start. This preserves the volatile oils of the black pepper and cumin. Always finish with a "Tadka" (tempering) of mustard seeds and plenty of fresh curry leaves to unlock the full bouquet of the MTR blend.
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Culinary Versatility: While it’s the star of Tomato or Lemon Rasam, this powder is a fantastic "cheat code" for seasoning Clear Soups or stews. You can also sprinkle a pinch over Fried Fish or use it to spice up a Bloody Mary cocktail for an unexpected, savoury Indian twist.
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Premium Ingredients: A precise balance of Coriander, Red Chilli, Black Pepper, Cumin, Fenugreek, and Asafoetida (Hing). The high proportion of black pepper and cumin is what gives Madras Rasam its famous "medicinal" warmth, traditionally used in South India to soothe a sore throat or aid digestion.
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Indian Heritage: MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms) is a legendary name in South Indian culinary history. Their Madras Rasam Powder captures the exact flavour profile of the "Tiffin" culture fast, reliable, and deeply traditional recreatable in minutes without the need to dry-roast and grind spices from scratch.
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Storage & Care: This blend is rich in ground black pepper and cumin, which can lose their potency quickly. Store the pack in an airtight glass jar in a dark cupboard. Avoid keeping it near the steam of the stove, as moisture will dull the "snap" of the spices and lead to a flat-tasting Rasam.
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