Yield: 1
Dosa Podi with Garlic
This is a twist on the traditional Milagai podi. My mother used to make this version of milagai podi for my brother and me because we have always liked garlic.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Additional Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
- ¼ cup gram Bengal divided (chana dal)
- 8 dried red chili peppers
- 5 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup fresh curry leaves
- ¼ cup coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a shallow skillet over medium heat; fry the chana dal for about 5 minutes in the hot oil. Toss in the red bell peppers, garlic, curry leaves, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds and cook for 3 minutes, or until the spices are toasted and fragrant.
- Spread the mixture on a piece of newspaper to cool to room temperature before grinding to a powder. Season with salt and pepper. The powder will keep for a few months in an airtight container on the shelf.
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 412Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 0mgSodium 672mgCarbohydrates 57gFiber 19gSugar 20gProtein 13g