Koora Podi ( Curry Powder )

Koora Podi ( Curry Powder ) is a mix of various lentils and spices. This can be used in many fry curries, either as stuffing or just to sprinkle on the top. It tastes awesome and can give a totally different flavour to any fry curry (dry ). You can make it in large quantity and save it for a very long time in an air tight container.


Ingredients:

• Red Chillies - 8 or to taste
• Chana Dal - 1 cup
• Urad Dal Wash - 1 cup
• Fenugreek Seeds - 1 tbsp
• Coriander Seeds - 3-4 tbsp
• Cumin Seeds - 2 tbsp
• Tamarind - 2 inch piece
• Curry Leaves - 2 springs
• Garlic Cloves - 3-5 ( Optional )
• Hing - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Directions:

• In a pan, dry roast red whole chillies, chana dal.
• When chana dal starts to change color, add urad dal and fenugreek seeds and fry them.
• Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fry.
• Cut the tamarind into small pieces and add them for frying.
• Add garlic and curry leaves. Also add hing and turmeric powder.
• Roast till they all turn slightly reddish brown and curry leaves and red chillies are totally dried. Make sure not to burn any of the ingredient. Stir frequently.
• Let this mixture cool and then grind into a coarse mixture , add required amount of salt .

Use it as a stuffing in curry like Gutti Vanakaya or sprinkle on any fry curry like potato fry or ridge guard fry or ivy guard fry.
You can make it in large quantity save it in an air tight container for a few months.