An aromatic and spicy mixture of ground spices is added while preparing various types of south Indian style lentil soups (rasam). One advantage of Salfaa’s Rasam powder is, very similar to preparing it at home. The speciality of Rasam is that it helps in the digestion process, the use of black pepper in the stew helps secretion of acids that aid digestion. It also prevents the formation of gas and flatulence. Rasam is rich in antioxidants that prevent free radical activity.