Categories: Spicy powder/ Masala Powder
Ingredients
- Tamarind extract – 2 cups
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp.
- Chenna dal – 1 tsp
- Dry red chillies – 4
- Methi seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Groundnuts- 2 tsp.
- Curry leaves - few
- Hing
- Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp.
- Gingelly oil -1 cup
- Salt
Directions
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Soak tamarind in lukewarm water , extract pulp and keep aside.
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In a heavy bottomed pan, heat gingelly oil, add all the ingredients except the tamarind extract. When they turn golden brown, add the pulp and stir till it becomes like a paste . This is pulikkachal. This can be stored for 2 to 3 months in a refrigerator. Puliyodharai preparation is here.
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Dry roast pepper, red chillies, coriander seeds, chenna dal and methi seeds and powder it in a mixie. This can be stored in an air-tight container.
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NOTE: Pulikkachal + the powder mentioned in puliyodharai preparation makes puliyodharai distinct & unique and also enhances the flavour.
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Idli Milagai Podi / Spiced Powder Accompaniment for Idli, Dosa