Menthi Podi – 2

This is another version of Menthi Podi that we use sometimes.

Ingredients

1. Minapappu/Udad Dal – 1 Cup
2. Senaga Pappu/Chana Dal – 1 Cup
3. Menthulu/Methi Dana/Fenugreek Seeds – 1/3 Cup
4. Dhaniyalu/Saboot Dhania/Coriander Seeds – 1/2 Cup
5. Red Chillies – 6 to 8
6. Oil – 1/2 tsp
7. Salt – 1/2 tsp

Method

1. In a heavy bottomed kadai/wok, heat the oil.
2. Add split red chillies and fry for about a minute.
3. Add the dals and coriander seeds.
4. Roast till the dals change colour to light brown.
   • For best result, use low-to-medium heat.
   • It takes about 10-15 minutes for the dals to roast.
   • Stir constantly or the dals will not roast evenly. 🙁
5. Let the roasted dals cool completely.
6. Grind to a coarse powder along with the salt.
7. Store in an air-tight jar.

Tips

• You can omit the oil altogether and  dry roast the ingredients. However, it will take longer and also, the “preservability” of the podi reduces.
• You can also make this powder afresh each time. Just use the ingredients proportionally.

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