Ingredients
2 teaspoons dried fenugreek seeds
1 cup coriander seeds
1½ teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera)
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
10-12 bedgi dried red chillies
20 curry leaves
¾ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Method
1. Dry-roast dried fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in a non-stick pan till golden brown and fragrant.
2. Dry-roast dried red chillies in the same non-stick pan till fragrant. Transfer on a plate and cool.
3. Dry-roast curry leaves in the same non-stick pan till slightly crisp. Transfer on a plate and cool.
4. Grind together roasted ingredients, asafoetida and turmeric powder into fine powder.
5. Store in an air-tight container and use as required.