Molagai pudi-I

Molagai pudi also known as Gun powder is a  popular south indian (especially in Tamil nadu) powderish spice. This is mixed with oil and used as chutney/dip for idli, vada and dosa.


Ingredients:

1. Tur Dal  -                100 gms
2. Red chillies              10 to12 pieces   
3. Hing(Asafoetida)      a pinch.
4. Salt                         1/3 tea spoon or choose quantity to taste

Method  : 

1. Kake a kadhai
2. Add the Tur Dal & roast untill the it becomes reddish brown, keep aside to cool.
3. Add the Red chillies and roast it till it splutters , keep aside to cool.
4. Dry grind the dal first then add the red chilies and grind again.
5. After some time add hing & salt to this and grind for some more time till it mixes well and forms a fine powder.
6. After grinding keep it open for some time till it cools completely, or else it will catch moisture. 
7. Store in an airtight container.

Use:                                   

Choose the quantity and mix with Ground nut/other edible oil to a smooth paste. Dip the idli, vada or dosa in this and enjoy!