Kandhi Podi

This powder made from toor dal is eaten with rice and ghee. It is very tasty and nutritous too...It keeps well for months and is ideal for travel.

Ingredients

Kandhi pappu (Toor dal)- 1 cup
Oil- 2 tsps
Urad dal- 2 tsps
Cumin seeds (Jeelakarra)- 2 tsps
Curry leaves
Red chillies- 6 (or more as desired)
salt to taste

Method

Dry roast (fry without oil )the kandhi pappu in a pan till it turns color and gives out a fragrant smell.
You can do the same in a microwave by spreading the dal in a plate and microwaving for 2 to 3 mins- turning the plate for uniform heating. You have to watch it closely as the dal can burn easily.
Cool the roasted dal for 10 or 15 mins.
heat the oil- fry the dal, cumin seeds and red chillies.
Grind everything together to a fine powder


Variations
Garlic  can be ground along with other ingredients.