Monday, May 23, 2011

Karappodi (spice powder)


Ingredients:

Chana dal - 1/4 cup
Urad dal - 1/2 cup
Coriander seeds - 1 cup
Dried Red chillies - 7-8 (as per taste)
Salt - as per taste
Garlic - 10 cloves (optional)
Tamarind - small lemon size
Oil - 1 tbsp


Procedure:

1. In a frying pan take oil, once oil is hot enough add chana dal and urad dal. Fry till they start to change color.
2. Add the coriander seeds, red chillies , garlic (optional ) and tamarind. Continue to fry till a nice aroma comes and till the dals becomes crunchy.
3. Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Grind the mixture in a mixer with salt till the mixture is coarsely grounded.
4. Serve with idli or dosa.

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