Pottukadalai Poondu Podi | Roasted Gram Garlic Powder
Spicy South Indian lentil mix with roasted gram and garlic. Mix with hot rice and ghee for a quick and healthy lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pottukadalai / roasted gram / chutney dal
- ½ tsp oil
- 4-5 dry red chillies
- 6-8 garlic cloves chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan and dry roast the gram for 2-3 minutes or until just warm. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add oil to the same pan and add garlic. Fry for 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate.
- Add red chillies and fry till crisp. Transfer to the plate and allow to cool.
- Add to a mixie jar along with salt. Grind to a smooth powder. Once cool transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust the number of red chillies according to your spice preference.
- If you don't like garlic, you can add reduce the amount of garlic cloves.
- Use fresh roasted gram for making this powder.