Karapapodi

Ingredients:

Coriander seeds or Dhaiya or Dhaniyalu 1 cup

Chana dal or Bengal gram or Sengapapu ¾ cup

Urad dal or Menapapu ¾ cup

Cumin seeds or Jeera ¼ cup

Mustard seeds ¼ cup

Garlic pods 7 (optional)

Dried Curry leaves 1 cup

Red chillies 10 to 15

(Adjust accordingly)

Dry tamarind Lemon sized

Oil 2 teaspoons

Salt as needed

Preparation:

1. Heat a deep pan or skillet after it is heated turn to medium low flame and add coriander seed, chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds and red chillies.

2. Dry roast them for 2 to 3 minutes and add jeera, curry leaves and dry roast until the dals slightly change their color. Switch off the stove and add salt. After they cool transfer them to dry mixie or dry blender bowl.

3. Blend them and add tamarind pieces and oil, grind again.
4. Add the peeled garlic pods and blend again make it into a coarse powder. 

Eat with hot rice or idly or dosa. Add oil or ghee for kids.

Sending this to the event hosted by Aruna of Veggie Paradise and Priya