Deepika Padukone swears by the rasam powder that lines the shelves of her kitchen cupboard. "Guests who have savored it say it is a treat for the tastebuds. So much so that the actress even shares the spicy rasam powder with her close ones in Mumbai."br br The most quintessential part of a South Indian meal is 'Rasam'. Getting the dish right br depends largely on the use of right spices.It is considered the best cure for a bad cold. br br Muligatawny soup made popular by the Anglo Indians also finds its humble beginnings in the popular Rasam.br br Subscribe now Learn to make Sambhar br Ingredientsbr ½ tsp of cumin seedsbr ½ tsp of coriander seedsbr 1 tsp of black pepperbr 1 tbsp of toor dal (split red gram)br Pinch of haldi (turmeric) br Salt to tastebr Curry leavesbr 2-3 dried red chilliesbr Dissolved hing (asafoetida) br 1 tsp of mustard seedsbr Tamarind soaked in ½ cup of water br Coriander leavesbr Oil br It is traditionally prepared using tamarind juice as a base, with the chili pepper, pepper, cumin and other spices as seasonings.