Rasam Masala

Ingredients:
  

1/2tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera)
2 tsp Coriander Seed (Dhania)
1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Methi)
1 tsp Mustard seeds (Rai/Sarson)
6 broken into several pieces dried Chilli (Mirch)
Few Curry Leaves (Kari Patta)
1/2 tsp Black Gram (Urad Daal)
A pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
1 tblsp Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi)

Preparation:

Roast all ingredients except asafetida in a dry pan and cook over a very low fire, until the chilies become crisp and the spices smell taking care not to burn.
Cool slightly, then grind all ingredients together, and then mix with the asafetida powder.