South indian curry powder
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ¾ | cup | Coriander seed |
| ⅓ | cup | Toor dal -- split |
| ¼ | cup | Chana dal |
| 2 | teaspoons | Canola oil |
| ⅓ | cup | Dried red chilies |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground asafetida, hing -- |
| Optional | ||
Directions
Dry roast the coriander, toor dal and chana dal separately in a skillet over moderate heat until aromatic. Grind to a powder in a spice grinder. Add 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add the red chilies and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add the chilies to the spice grinder. Grind to a powder. Add the asafetida. Mix well.
Store in an airtight container for about 1 to 2 months. Makes about 1¼ cups.
Recipe By : Indian Light Cooking From: Meg Antczak Date: 07-30-95 (20:23) (159) Fido: Cooking