Thengai Podi / Coconut Powder

Thengai Podi /  Coconut Powder

 

Grated Coconut : 4 tbsp

Black gram / Urad dal : 2 tbsp

Red chilly : 8

Hing powder : ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Coconut Oil : 1 tsp

          In oil fry black gram + red chilly till black gram becomes light brown in colour.  Add hing powder, salt and saute for a minute. Keep it aside.

 

 

In the same pan, add grated coconut and stir fry in a low flame, till it becomes light brown in colour and you could get nice aroma. No need to add oil while frying coconut.

 

 

Grind black gram mixture nicely in the mixie.  Pulse dry fried coconut for a couble of seconds.  Don’t grind too much.

 

 

Mix both the ground powder nicely and store in air tight box.

 

 

Very simple  yet tasty Coconut Podi is ready to serve with Hot Rice + Sesame oil / Ghee .