Tuesday 12 June 2018

Kollu podi/ Horsegram spice powder

Kollu/ Horsegram spice powder is a flavorful powder, which goes well with hot steam rice and idli. Horsegram helps in reducing weight, it has more health benefits as it is rich in iron, protein and calcium.  You can also refer Potukadalai podi here



Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time : 15 mins
Yields - 250 gm

Ingredients:

Horsegram - 1/2 cup
Red Chilli - 7 nos
Whole black pepper - 10-15 nos
Cumin seeds/ Jeera - 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal - 2 tablespoon
Toor dal - 2 tablespoon
Garlic pod - 2 nos
Oil - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste

Preparation Method:

1. Dry roast horsegram in medium heat until you get nice aroma.
2. Add one teaspoon of oil and roast Red chilli, garlic, pepper, cumin seeds, urad dal and channa dal one by one.



3. Allow all ingredients to cool and dry grind in mixer to fine powder along with required salt.

Serve it along with hot steamed rice and ghee.

Tips:

1. Garlic is optional and it add flavour to this spice powder.
2. Don´t add more cumin seeds, it will over power the horsegram smell.

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