Mangalore Rasam Powder Mix

Ingredients:

1. 1/4 tsp methi (menthay) seeds
2. 1 tsp cumin(jeera) seeds
3. 2 tsp corriander (kothambari) seeds
4. 5-6 red chili - Byadagi/Kashmiri chili
5. 1 or 10 leaves branch curry leaves
6. 3-4 tsp of oil (olive/peanut)

Procedure: If you are planning on using the mix for rasam, then use oil 3-4 tsp of oil. If not, just use 1 tsp of oil

1. Add oil into a pan and bring it to heat (low flame)
2. Add the mix in the following order
• Add 1/4 tsp of methi seeds (wait for 2 mins)
• Add 5-6 red chili and make sure hot oil touches every part of chili. Make sure not to over fry the chilies or else your rasam will not have good red color. Keep the chilies aside once it is fried.
• Add 2 tsp of corriander seeds and 1 tsp of cumin seeds (wait for 2 mins)
• Add curry leaves and turn off the fire. Keep the frying pan aside to avoid any excess heat.
3. Once the mix is cooled, grind it dry and your rasam mix is ready.