Sambhar Masala is the sole reason why we are bombarded with messages, cards, flowers and gifts on … well … Mother’s Day! This Masala reminds them of their mothers, it seems. We’re not complaining, but Nirupa Roy and Rakhi must be feeling envious!

Thanks to our mothers, we are unable to tell you much about the yummy Rasam Masala. Our beloved mothers, who otherwise cannot help sharing their ATM passwords with their distant cousins, have somehow managed to keep the secret behind this masala, a secret.