Andhra Style Paruppu Podi Recipe - Dal Podi
Andhra Style Paruppu Podi is rich in protein and is super spicy. It is one of those south Indian dishes which can be prepared and stored in a container for about 2 to 3 months.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
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2 tablespoons Black Urad Dal (Split)
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2 tablespoons Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
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2 tablespoons Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
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2 tablespoons Horse Gram Dal (Kollu/ Kulith)
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10 to 12 Dry Red Chillies
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1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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Salt
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to taste
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1/2 teaspoon Jaggery
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1 tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Andhra Style Paruppu Podi, heat oil in a kadhai/wok & roast the red chillies for abaout 3-4 minutes
Step 2
When the chillies are roasted collect them in a plate
Step 3
In the same pan, add 1/2 teaspoon of oil & roast the dals - chana dal, urad dal, toor dal, moong dal and horse gramon low flame until golden brown
Step 4
When done, collect them in a plate
Step 5
Allow the ingredients to cool down completely
Step 6
Grind salt, jaggery, red chillies, hing into fine powder in a grinder
Step 7
Then add in the dals & grind them into coarse powder
Step 8
Andhra Style Paruppu Podi is ready to serve
Step 9
Serve this Andhra Style Paruppu Podi with hot steamed rice with a dash of ghee or gingerly oil and Keerai Sambar for a perfect South Indian meal