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Tuesday, 17 April 2012

TOOR DAL POWDER (KANDI PODI)



Ingredients:
  • Toor dal (Kandi pappu) - 250 gms
  • Cumin seeds (Jeera, jeelakarra) - 2 tsp
  • Red chillies - 10 (or) as per your taste
  • Curry leaves - 15-20
  • Asafoetida (Hing) - 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 1 tsp
Method:
  • Take a pan and dry roast the toor dal until changes its color into  golden brown.
  • When color changes and nice aroma appears, remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  • In the same pan add 1 tsp of oil, and add asafoetida, cumin seeds, rechillies, curry leaves.
  • Fry till they turn dark without getting burnt, remove from heat and keep it aside.
  • When all the ingredients cooldown, blend it into a coarse powder.
  • Now add salt to taste and mix well.
  • Serve with hot steamed rice and dollop of ghee.
  • Store in air tight container for 6 months.

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