KOTHAMALLI PODI

Ingredients:

Coriander leaf - A bunch

Urad dal - 1/4 cup

Channa dal - 1/4 cup

Red chilli - 7-8

Coriander seeds - 1/4 cup

Coconut(grated) - 1/4 cup

Tamarind - walnut sized ball

Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp

Jaggery - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Method:

Wash coriander leaves and pat them dry without any moisture.

Roast separately urad dal, channa dal, coriander seeds,red chillies without oil in a pan until lightly browned. Keep aside.

In the same pan,roast coconut without oil until lightly browned. Add asafoetida and stir well. Keep aside.

Also roast the tamarind ball for 2-3 mins.

Grind urad dal,channa dal,coriander seeds and red chilli into a dry powder. Transfer to a bowl.

Now grind coconut- asafoetida, tamarind pieces and salt. Mix with dry dal powder.

Now layer dry dal-coconut powder,chopped coriander leaves, jaggery until done in a blender and grind into powder.

Once everything is powdered, make small balls and store in an air-tight container.