1. Take all ingredients and mix.

2. Put ghee, add ingredients and roast on low flame till crisp and golden. It should give off a strong spicy aroma. Cool.

3. Pound to a coarse powder, either in a mortar and pestle or dry grind in a mixie.

4. Use as required.

Note: Use a heavy pan or griddle (tawa) for best roasting.

Makes: 1/2 Cup.

OR

Sambhar Masala - 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Black Pepper - 1 tsp
Ghee for roast - 1/2 tsp

Method

Roast cummin & pepper by general method. Pound. Mix with ready Sambhar Masala. Store.

Makes: 1 1/2 tbsp.