Molaga Podi (South Indian Gunpowder)

INGREDIENTS –

Urad Dal – 1/4 cup

Channa dal – 1/4 cup

Dry chilli – 8

Sesame seeds – 1/4 cup

Asafoetida – 1/2 tsp

Salt – 1.5 tsp

Peanuts – 1/4 cup

Sugar – 1 tbsp (optional)

Flaxseed – 2 tbsp

Chia seeds – 2 tbsp

Desiccated Coconut – 1/2 cup

PROCEDURE –

1) Roast all ingredients one at a time in a dry skillet till lightly golden and fragrant. Except for Salt, Sugar and Asafoetida.

2) Let everything cool down completely.

3) Grind together with Salt, Sugar and Asafoetida into a coarse mixture.

4) Store in an airtight container in the fridge.