Basic Ghee Tempering

Ingredients: 

Ghee - 2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

green chilies (or red dried chilies) - 2-3 or to your taste

Recipe:

Heat butter warmer (or a small pan) on a med. high heat.
Add 2 tsp ghee.
Add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds.
Let them get lightly brown (they should get cooked).
Add chillies and remove from the heat.
Add to the food while hot.

Note:

1) Add hing powder, curry leaves, turmeric powder after adding chilies if required by the recipe.
2) Use basic ghee tempering for the dishes for fasting (like tapioka, potatoes).
3) Use basic ghee tempering for many salads that require roasted peanuts or yogurt.
4) Use basic ghee tempering for recipes that use yogurt or buttermilk.