Methia No Masala Recipe (Koro Sambar)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tbsp split fenugreek seeds (methi na kuria)
• 1 cup split mustard seeds (rai na kuria)
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 1 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1/4 cup salt (namak)

Steps

1. To make methia no masala, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
2. Blend the split mustard seeds in a mixer to a coarse powder. Transfer into a bowl and keep aside.
3. Blend the split fenugreek seeds in a mixer to a coarse powder.
4. Combine the split mustard seeds powder, split fenugreek seeds powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
5. Add the oil and mix well.
6. Store the methia no masala in an air-tight container and use as required.