100 g (3 1/2 oz) split black gram (urad dal)
50 g (1 3/4 oz) dry red chillies (sookhi lal mirch)
5 g mustard seeds (rai)
3 g asafoetida (hing)
20 g curry leaves (kadhi patta)
3 g lime concentrate, and salt to taste
method
1. In a wok (kadhai), dry roast the split black gram on low heat for 5-8 minutes. Keep aside.
2. Dry roast the dry red chillies and mustard seeds, separately.
3. Add all the ingredients together and grind to a fine powder.
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