Homemade Pickle Powder

Ingredients (6)

• dried red chillies35
• fenugreek seeds0.25 cup
• mustard seeds0.5 cup
• asafoetida powder2 tsp
• turmeric powder1 tbsp
• salt

Method

1. 1

   Clean all the whole spices.

2. 2

   Dry roast the dried red chillies over low heat until crisp.

3. 3

   Dry roast the fenugreek seeds until lightly golden and aromatic. Do not over-roast as they become bitter.

4. 4

   Dry roast the mustard seeds for 1–2 minutes until they begin to pop.

5. 5

   Allow all the roasted ingredients to cool completely.

6. 6

   Grind the red chillies, fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds into a fine powder.

7. 7

   Add the asafoetida powder, turmeric powder and salt.

8. 8

   Mix thoroughly.

9. 9

   Store in a clean, dry, airtight container.