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Coconut Powder [Thengai Podi]
Added: 6th Jul, 2007 | Viewed 647 times | |
A "podi" is a very interesting concept in the South Indian style of cuisine. An ancient and traditional practice of roasting a combination of dals, spices and condiments; then processing them into a coarse powder to be enjoyed with a dollop of "ghee" or a generous serving of oil, gave birth to the "podi" family. There is a wide variety of "podis" available from specialty Indian stores, but making your own and revelling in the spicy aroma is very satisfying indeed.
 
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
  Vegetarian  From My Recipe Book
Ingredients
   3/4 cup fresh, grated coconut
   2 tbsp toor dal [red gram dal], rinsed
   2 tbsp chana dal [bengal gram dal], rinsed
   8 dried red chillies
   1/2 tsp asafoetida powder
   salt to taste
   1 tsp oil
Method

Dry roast the grated coconut in a heavy bottomed saucepan until golden in colour. Set aside. In the same pan, dry roast the dals together for about 5 minutes over low heat. Set aside.

Heat oil in the same pan. Add red chillies and asafoetida powder. Sauté for 2 minutes. Process all ingredients in a food processor. Blend to a coarse powder. Add salt to taste.

Store in an air-tight container for 3-4 days, a week if storing in the refrigerator.
Serving suggestions
  • Serve mixed with a few teaspoons of oil, as chutney for idli or medu wada.
  • Serve with steamed rice and ghee.
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