Putnala Podi/Lentil Spice Powder

Prep Time: 10min
Cook Time: 5min
Total Time: 15min
Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients

3/4 Cup Roasted Chana Dal (Putnala Pappu)
2-3 Garlic Cloves
Salt to Taste
2 Tblspn Dry Coconut Powder or Dry Coconut Pieces (optional)
6-8 Dry Red Chillies
1 Tblspn Cumin Seeds(Jeera)

Directions

• Heat a pan on a low flame & add all the ingredients except roasted chana dal. Dry roast for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. 

• Turn off the flame & add roasted chana dal. 

• Allow it to cool at room temperature & transfer to a mixie jar. Grind into a coarse or fine powder & transfer to a bowl.
• Serve putnala podi with hot rice & ghee or with idli or dosa.

Note: Store it in an airtight container & stays fresh for 3 months at normal room temperature.