Vathal kuzhambu podi

Ingredients:

Whole red chilies    -20
Coriander seeds      -1/2 cup
Urad dhal/split gram-1/2 cup
Pepper corn            -2 tsp
Cumin seeds            -1 tsp
Mustard seeds         -1/4 tsp
Hing                        -pinch

Method:

• In a cast iron tawa dry roast whole red chilies,coriander seeds,urad dhal(split black gram) well until almost done

• Now add the cumin seeds, pepper corns ,hing and mustard seeds.

• When the mustard seeds splutter switch off the stove.

• Allow it to cool off

• Then blend it into a fine powder
•  Store it an air tight dry container.it stays fresh for 4 months