| Ingredient | Qty | Prep |
| Curry leaves | ||
| Mustard seeds - Avalu | ||
| Bengal gram dal - Senagapappu | ||
| Lentils - Minapappu | ||
| Turmeric | ||
| Asafoetida | ||
| Red chilis | broken | |
| Cumin |
Method:
- Fry everything in little oil
- Basic tempering usually just has mustard seeds, cumin and lentils/dal. If any Indian recipe does not mention the specific ingredients, just use the bare minimum and add whatever you like according to taste.
Notes:
Not all the above ingredients go into every dish. Each Indian recipe will have a unique combination which will vary by region and individual family customs. There is no right or wrong way to do this, just what people are used to in general.
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