CHUTNEY POWDER / IDLI - DOSA PODI

Chutney powder

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.