CHUTNEY POWDER / IDLI – DOSA PODI

Ingredients

1. Urad dal/ Uzhunnu parippu-3/4 cup
2. Channa dal/ Kadala parippu-1/4 cup
3. Coriander seeds-1 tbsp
4. Black pepper corns-1/2 tsp( optional)
5. Curry leaves-2 sprigs
6. Dry red chilies-12 to 15 nos( according to taste)
7. Garlic chopped-4 to 5 cloves
8. Asafoetida-2 generous pinch
9. Salt-to taste
10. Oil-1/2 tsp

Directions

• Heat oil in a pan,add urad dal,channa dal,coriander seeds,black pepper corns and curry leaves.Roast until it turns golden,stirring continuously.
• Now add dry red chilies,garlic and asafoetida.Roast it until dal turns golden brown.
• Allow this to cool slightly,add  salt to taste and grind to form a coarse / fine powder ,as desired.

For serving,mix with gingelly oil,ghee or yogurt .Serve with idili or dosa.