Thursday 11 October 2012

Karappodi - Spicy Powder

This is an absolutely a very spicy powder especially prepared in villages. An incredible blend of spices.


Ingredients:

Dry chilli – 200 gms
Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp
Coriander seeds – 1 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds – 2 tsp
Garlic – 1 whole – nip the head and tails of the cloves
Curry leaves – Full bunch or couple of hand full leaves
Salt
Ghee – 2 tsp

Curry leaves, Red Chilli, Garlic, Fenugreek Seeds, Coriander seeds, Cumin


Heat a broad pan with ghee. Add dry chilli and roast them till they are half done.
Now add garlic cloves, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds and curry leaves.
When everything is almost done, add cumin and toss for few seconds and remove from the flame.
Allow them to come to the room temperature.
Grind them into coarse powder.

Can be eaten with rice and a dollop of ghee or can be sprinkled over dosa.

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