Masala Podi for lunch side dishes(poriyals).

To make the Masala Powder

Take 3 Tbspns. Channa Dhal; 2 Tbspns Urud dhal; 2 tbspns. Tur Dhal; 2 Tbspns. Corriander Seeds; 8-10 Dry Red Chillies; A pc. Of Asafetida; Salt to taste; Oil – 2 tspns.

Put the coriander seeds & chillies in a wok with 1 tspn. Oil & fry till coriander seeds are brown in colour, remove & leave to cool, now put the dhals & asafetida into the wok with the other tspns of oil & fry till the dhal’s are golden brown in colour – remove & leave to cook – now mix the dhals with the coriander seeds & chillies add salt to taste & dry grind on the mixie to a fine rava texture – leave the powder to cool – bottle & keep – use whenever needed.