Dhaniya Podi ( Coriander Podi )

INGREDIENTS :

Coriander Seeds - 1 Cup
Urad Dhal - 3/4 Cup
Channa Dhal - 3/4 Cup
Red Chillies -  25 to 30 ( According to your taste )
Tamarind - A small lemon size
Salt - As needed
Peeled Garlic - 10 cloves
Cooking Oil - As needed
Asafoetida - As needed

PREPARATION :

1. In a pan, add oil, coriander seeds and fry them untill it becomes golden brown in colour and keep it aside. ( Once the coriander gets fried, it will create some flavour ).
2.  Again in a pan, add oil, red chillies and fry them untill it gains a golden brown colour and keep it aside.
3. Again in a pan, add oil, Urad dhal, Channa dhal and fry them till they gain a golden brown colour and keep it aside. Before removing the pan from the flame, add asafoetida.

4. Now in a mixer grinder, add the fried coriander seeds, red chillies and grind them coarsely.
5. Now add tamarind, salt, and then grind them into a fine powder and keep aside.

6. Now in a mixer grinder, add the fried urad dhal, channa dhal and grind them coarsely and then add the garlic cloves and grind them. ( like Idli podi ).

7. Now add the ground coriander powder to the dhal powder and grind them to make them mix completely. ( Just one run ).
8. Allow it to cool and then store it in a bottle. Serve it with hot white rice along with gingelly oil.
It tastes good with raw onion.