Idly podi

Ingredients:

1/4  cup  channa dal (split bengal gram)
1/4  cup  Urad dal  (split black gram)
1/4  cup  grated dry coconut (kopra)
1  tsp  coconut oil or any other refined oil
7 to 8 dry whole dry Kashmiri red chillies, broken into pieces
1/2  tsp  asafoetida (hing )
1/2  tsp  grated jaggery (gur )
1  tbsp  tamarind (imli )
7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta )
Salt to taste

Method:

• Combine the channa dal, urad dal and coconut in a pan and dry roast on a slow flame till they release a pleasant aroma, while stirring continuously for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in the same pan, add red chillies and asafoetida and saute for few seconds.Remove and keep aside.
• Combine all the ingredients together except the salt and blend in a mixer to a fine powder.Add the salt and mix well.
• Store in an air-tight container and use as required.