Horsegram Powder/ Kollu podi

Ingredients:

1. Kollu – 1 Cup

2. Ellu / sesame seeds – ¼ Cup

3. Red Chillies – 10 Nos

4. Jeera / Cumin Seeds – ¼ tbsp

5. Asafoetida – a Pinch

6. Oil – ¼ tbsp

7. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Dry roast kollu and ellu separately in a pan and keep aside.

2. Put oil in a pan and roast the red chillies & cumin seeds and add asafoetida & salt.

3. Allow it to cool and powder them.

4. Store it in airtight container

Note: 2~3 Garlic pods can also be used.