Molagapodi





Yet another easy tasty recipe from Satya Sadasivan - the classic Tamil molagapodi, a chutney powder made out of dals. Goes amazingly well with dosas and idlis, with a little sesame/gingelly oil!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Urad dal
• 1 cup Chana dal
• 1 tsp asafoetida
• 2 handfuls dry red chillies (or according to taste)
• 1 handful washed and dried curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp cooking oil

Preparation

1. Heat 2 tablesoons oil, fry the asafoetida until the smell comes out.
2. Add the dals and fry until golden brown.
3. Add the chillies and curry leaves and roast a bit.
4. Switch off heat.
5. Cool and coarsely grind with salt.
6. Don't grind too much, it should be crunchy, not powdery.
7. Store in a bottle outside.