RASAM POWDER

Ingredients:

Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Cup

Black Peppercorns - 1/2 Cup

Coriander Seeds - 3/4 Cup

Tuvar Dal - 1/4 Cup

Fenugreek Seeds/Methidana - 1 tbsp

Dry Red Chilli/Sukhi Lal Mirch - 12

Method:

1. In a wok or pan roast spices separately, till each turns aromatic.  Or until tuvar dal turn pink, peppercorns begin to burst, cumin seeds should be brown (not black) and red chillies turn little orange.
2. Cool all roasted ingredients completely, grind together  in a mixer or spice grinder.
3. Cool powder masala and store in air tight container.

Use few tsp of rasam powder in your rasam.