Categories: Spicy powder/ Masala Powder

Ingredients

• Tamarind extract – 2 cups
• Mustard seeds- 1 tsp.
• Chenna dal – 1 tsp
• Dry red chillies – 4
• Methi seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Groundnuts- 2 tsp.
• Curry leaves - few
• Hing
• Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp.
• Gingelly oil -1 cup
• Salt

Directions

1. Soak tamarind in lukewarm water , extract pulp and keep aside.

2. In a heavy bottomed pan, heat gingelly oil, add all the ingredients except the tamarind extract. When they turn golden brown, add the pulp and stir till it becomes like a paste . This is pulikkachal. This can be stored for 2 to 3 months in a refrigerator. Puliyodharai preparation is here.

3. Dry roast pepper, red chillies, coriander seeds, chenna dal and methi seeds and powder it in a mixie. This can be stored in an air-tight container.

4. NOTE: Pulikkachal + the powder mentioned in puliyodharai preparation makes puliyodharai distinct & unique and also enhances the flavour.

5. Idli Milagai Podi / Spiced Powder Accompaniment for Idli, Dosa

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