Raw Kuzhambu Podi

Raw Kuzhambu Podi ( We call it Pachai kuzhambu podi ) is one of the must have in my Kitchen. Though I use Varutha Kuzhambu podi for paruppu kuzhambu , I use this raw version for many others. Kuzhambu made using this version goes well as a side dish for dosa and also for rice. This kuzhambu podi is ground in mills in India, but I have used mixie to grind since we don’t have any mills here.

Cooking time : 15 min

Preparation time : 10 min

Makes: 1&1/2 to 2 cups

Ingredients:

Coriander seeds	1cup
Red chillies(long variety)	1 cups (40 numbers)
Methi seeds	1 tbsp
Pepper corns	1 tbsp
Channa dal	¼ cup
Toor dal	¼ cup
Turmeric	1 tbsp

Method:

·                     Take all the ingredients in a wide plate and dry under hot sun for 2 to 3 days. Alternatively, if you cannot sun dry, keep it in a pre-heated overn for 20 minutes. (remember not to change the color of the ingredients).

·                     Grind everything to a fine powder. It is better to grind in flour mill to get a finer and smooth texture. But I have used Mixer to grind the powder.

·                     Keep it in an airtight container for use. Always use a clean and dry spoon.