Name: South Indian Kalathu Podi (Kulthi Dal Powder) recipe by Amrita Iyer at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup - Kulthi / Kollu / Horse Gram Dal; 1/2 Cup - Tur / Arhar Dal; 1/2 Cup - Yellow Mung Dal; 2 tsp - Asafoetida powder; 2 tbsp - Salt (approx); 3 - Dried red chilies

ABOUT South Indian Kalathu Podi (Kulthi Dal Powder) RECIPE

Kulthi or Horse Gram is a lesser known dal in terms of cooking. In hindi it's known as Gahat, Muthira, Kulath or Kulthi. In Tamil its known as Kollu. Here is a very simple powder from Kulthi Dal mixed with other dals and chili to create a wonderful substitute for a full meal.This powder is added over plain rice and a small measure of Sesame Oil is added to enhance taste and texture.This can be had with papads, any curry or just served plain.

Ingredients Serving: 30

1/2 Cup - Kulthi / Kollu / Horse Gram Dal
1/2 Cup - Tur / Arhar Dal
1/2 Cup - Yellow Mung Dal
2 tsp - Asafoetida powder
2 tbsp - Salt (approx)
3 - Dried red chilies

Instructions

Pick the Kulthi Dal ensuring there are no small stones. Do the same for the other dals as well.
Roast the Kulthi Dal in a non stick pan (without oil) on medium heat till it turns crisp and deep red and emits its unique aroma. Take it out in a plate and then roast the other two dals as well till they turn reddish pink. Keep aside to cool.
Powder all the dals one by one in a grinder to a coarse consistency. Now combine all the powdered dals.
Add the roasted chilies, salt and powder again. Taste for salt here and if needed add more. Add the asafoetida. Grind one final time.
Fill this delicious powder in airtight plastic or glass containers and use as required.

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