Palyada Pudi (Palya Powder)
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Source: http://mysoorean.blogspot.in/2006/11/palyada-pudi-palya-powder.html
Categories: Masala Powder
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Chana Dal
- 1/2 cup Urad Dal
- 3/4 cup Coriander Seeds
- 3/4 cup Dry red chillies
- 3/4 tsp Hing
- 3" Cinnamon sticks(dalchini)
- 2 Cloves
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp oi
Directions
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Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a kadai and fry dalchini & cloves until brown. Add coriander seeds and curry leaves and fry until the leaves are crisp. Add hing and fry a few more seconds. Keep aside. Add another 1/2 tsp to the kadai and fry the broken dry red chillies until the seeds are slightly browned. Keep aside. Fry the urad and chana dals separately, without adding oil. Mix all the ingredients and allow to cool. Dry grind in a mixer until smooth and store in a moisture-free, airtight jar.