• Red Chillies – 1 cup
  • Bengal gram dhal – ½ cup
  • Urad dhal – ½ cup
  • Asafotida – gooseberry size (or half teaspoon powder)
  • Oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – 2 teaspoon

Method:

Fry asafetida, dhals and red chillies separately in a teaspoon of oil. When it is lukewarm add salt and grind to a coarse powder. Store it in an airtight container.

This powder goes well with idli/dosa.

Tips: You can also add a tablespoon of til seeds along with dhal.