Ingredients:

• 2tsp Cumin seeds
• 6tbsp Coriander seeds
• 8 Curry leaves
• 1/2tsp Asafetida seeds
• 11/2tsp Fenugreek seeds
• 2tsp turmeric powder
• 2tsp Mustard seeds
• 11/2tsp Red chilies
• 20 black peppercorns
• 3tbsp mixed dried black beans, chickpeas and lentils

Preparation:

Heat a griddle or a heavy-bottom pan and cook each one ingredient separately for few minutes.
Grind them all together in an electric grinder or by hand, then press through a sieve.
Store it in an airtight container. Make sure you always close the lid tightly after use.