PRE-MADE TEMPERING ... VERY HANDY

Premade Tempering:

 

 *     Poricha  kootu

         Coconut Oil --  4 tsp
        
         Mustard --  5 tsp

         Cumin seeds  --  5 tsp

         Urad dal -- 5 tsp

 

         In oil temper mustard seeds , when it starts popping add the other ingredients and fry til dal turns into golden in colour.  store in air-tight box.

       How to store ,

         Can store for a week outside.

         If refrigerated can store up to 15 days.


 * Rasam:
  
   Ghee :  4 tsp 
   Mustard Seeds : 5 tsp 
   Pepper +Cumin seeds mixture : 3 tsp ( crushed )
   Curry leaves  :  1 arc  
  
    In ghee  temper with mustard seeds .  When  it stops  popping add crushed pepper and cumin seeds and curry leaves and give a nice stir.      

       How to store:

 

Can store for a week outside

      If refrigerated can store up to 15 days.       

·      Sambar :

      Til Oil : 4 tsp

      Mustard : 5 tsp

Red chilly : 3

      Fenugreek seeds : 5 pinch

Curry leaves : 20

 

      In oil temper mustard, when it stops popping add fenugreek seeds, red chilly and curry  leaves and give few stir . Remove from heat.

      How to store:

Can store for a week outside

      If refrigerated can store up to 15 days.