RUSINGA RASINGA: Parupu Podi ( dal powder )

Friday, May 8, 2009

Parupu Podi ( dal powder )

Ingredients :

Thuvar dal : 1 Cup

Channa dal : 1/2 Cup

Urad Dal : 1/4 Cup

Moong dal : 1/4 Cup

Whole Pepper : 2 Tsp

Hing : To taste

Buna channa ( Pottu kadalai ) : 1/2 cup

Ground Nut without skin : 1/2 Cup

Red chilli powder : 1/4 Cup ( based on spice level)

Salt : As required.

Directions :

Dry roast all the ingredients above separately ( Except chilli powder, hing and salt) until light brown. Cool and place it on a mixer, add hing, salt and chilly powder and ground it coarsely.

This powder can be preserved for months in air tight container. Serve it with hot rice and ghee.

Credit for this receipe too goes to my aunt.She is a good cook.

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