Pappula Podi / Putnala Podi / Spicy Roasted Chickpea Powder

Ingredients:-



Split Roasted Gram / Roasted channa dal- 1 cups

Dry Red Chilies-7 nos

Cumin Seeds-2 tbsp

Coriander Seeds-2 tbsp

Curry  Leaves-1/2 cup

Asafoetida- 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Oil-1 tsp



Method:-









In a pan dry roast cumin seeds,coriander seeds toss them on medium heat for 2-3 mt.

Next drizzle some oil in the vessel,add the dry red chillies ,keep it aside.





Now add the channa dal fry for 3 to 4 minutes,add asafoetida  and  fry for light brown color.Mix all the red chillies mix all mitures and add salt.





In a same add curry leaves fry for 3 to 4 minutes.remove and keep it aside.





Once cool,Now make fine powder of the channa dal in a coffee grinder or blender.Sieve the channa dal powder and if desire grind once again and make a very fine powder.Mix well .





Store in an air-tight container.



Serve hot with idly or white steamed rice and a oil or ghee.















Note: You can increase or decrease the red chillies according to your spice level.