Podi di manathakkali vathal per il riso

Ingredienti

• 1/4 cup Manathakkali vathal (dried black nightshade berries)
• 2 tbsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Cumin seeds

Preparazione

1. 1

   Heat a pan and first roast black pepper. Keep stirring until it starts popping.

2. 2

   Lower the flame until all of them are roasted well. You will know once the popping interval reduces.

3. 3

   Transfer to a plate for cooling down.

4. 4

   In goes cumin seeds. It will start popping soon. So take care not to burn it.

5. 5

   Keep roasting until it is golden and fragrant. Remove in plate for cooling.

6. 6

   Now add the vathal. Roast in low flame.

7. 7

   As you roast, the vathal puffs up well. Test for doneness by crushing it to see if it gets powdered easily.

8. 8

   Remove the roasted vathal in plate.

9. 9

   Place the roasted items in blender/ mixie once cooled. Add required salt.

10. 10

    Powder finely and transfer to airtight container.