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This is one of the many spice powders that are eaten with rice, idli, dosa and other South Indian foods.
Ingredients
| • | 1 cup chana dal (or tur/tuvar/arhar dal) |
| • | 2 tsp. cumin seeds |
| • | 1 1/2 tbs. cayenne/chilli powder |
| • | 1 1/2 tsp. salt |
| • | 1 tsp. garlic powder (optional) or 1/4 tsp. asafoetida/hing powder |
Instructions
| 1. | Dry fry the chana/tuvar dal. Allow to cool. |
| 2. | Dry fry the cumin seeds. Allow to cool. |
| 3. | Dry fry the cayenne powder for about 15 seconds. Allow to cool. |
| 4. | Powder the chana dal, cumin seeds, cayenne, salt and garlic powder/asafoetida together. |
| 5. | Serve with hot rice and ghee/oil and thinly slivered onion on the side. |
| 6. | You can try making it with garlic powder. Eat this way mixed with rice, and then try with a little garlic powder sprinkled on top and see if you like it better with or without the garlic powder. |