HORSEGRAM DAL POWDER / KOLLU PODI

Hi All,

KOLLU PODI / HORSEGRAM DAL POWDER !! Horse gram dal is one of the wonderful dal which holds lots and lots of benefits to us.It reduces blood cholesterol and also helps in reducing weight.

We make kollu podi , kollu gravy and also wet kollu podi .When prepared with correct ratio this dal tastes awesome.

I make this powder in batches and store them in airtight container for months ( refrigerated).

When i feel lazy to prepare sidedish for lunch this powder helps me in handy.

Hot rice with kollu podi and tsp of coconut oil tastes divine.

Try this powder in home with the below recipe,

INGREDIENTS :

Horse gram dal / Kollu – 1 cup.

Dry red chillies – 4 nos.

Garlic – 3 pods.

Curry leaves - a sprig.

Asafoetida – 1/8 tsp.

Salt – as required.

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PREPARATION :

1. Dry roast garlic till it starts spluttering ,remove from flame and keep it aside.
   
    
2. Same way in low flame dry roast horse gram dal , dry red chillies , curry leaves separately one by one (till they change colour and aroma comes) and keep them aside to cool down.
   
3. When the ingredients reach room temperature , grind them to little coarse powder along with salt and asafoetida.
   
4. That's all! Serve the powder with a tsp of coconut oil / ghee , hot rice and enjoy.

NOTES :

1. While roasting always keep the flame in low to enhance the flavour and also for even frying.
2. Don't grind the powder too finely , little coarse tastes better.
3. If you don't like coconut oil you can use ghee too.