Red Chilli Powder

1. Remove the stems and seeds of the dried chillies.
2. Sun dry them for 2 days.
3. Crush and dry grind them by the traditional method of mortar-pestle or commercial grinder. Small amounts can be ground in the dry grinder at home.
4. Pass the powder chilli through the wheat flour sieve.
5. Warm castor oil in a pan. Thoroughly cool it.
6. In a big deep plate (kathrot) pile the chilli powder. Pour castor oil all over. With well oiled palms rub and mix the chilli powder.

1. Place few rock salt or asafoetida crystals at the bottom of the jar.
2. Fill half the jar with chilli powder. Press tightly with a spoon as you proceed.
3. Place few rock crystals in the middle of the jar. Fill the jar again with the chilli powder. Press tightly. Leave 2" space at the top of the jar. Place few more rock crystals
4. Cover the jar tight. Tie the lid of the jar, tight with a clean muslin cloth. Store in a cool dry place.