Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Kalathu podi (Roasted lentils powder)

When it comes to certain acquired taste from childhood one simple side dish always was my favourite. Even today I can eat an entire meal with kalathu podi. A fine powder made with roasted moong,urad, black pepper and salt.

But I thought of adding a twist to this very traditional dish. The best part it tastes really good.

Well, let's explore the ingredients




Kalathu podi

Ingredients

2 tbsp urad dal

2 tbsp moong dal

1/4 cup chana dal(kadala paruppu)

1/4 cup tuvar Dal

4 to 5 byadgi chili(used for bright red colour)

4 red dry chili (for spiciness)

1 tbsp black pepper

A tiny piece hing

Tips

Make small quantities

Dry roast all ingredients until crispy

Variation : you can add a few curry leaves and substitute lentils with horse gram(kollu)

Method

*In a pan dry roast all ingredients in low flame. Once they are crispy and crunchy turn off the stove.

* Allow it to cool down.

* In mixer add all ingredients and 1:tsp rock salt. Make a fine powder.

* Store in airtight containers. Serve with hot steaming rice, pour a little gingely oil or ghee and enjoy this delicious powder. It's yum!



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