Home made kandi karapodi

Kandi Karapodi, also known as Toor Dal Chutney Powder, is a popular South Indian spice mix. It’s typically enjoyed with rice, dosa, or idli and can also be used as a seasoning. Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 2-3 dried red chilies (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chana dal (split chickpeas)
• 1 tablespoon urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon grated dry coconut (optional)
• 1-2 tablespoons oil (optional, for roasting)
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Dry Roast Ingredients:
   • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Dry roast the toor dal until it turns golden brown and starts to emit a nutty aroma. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
   • In the same skillet, dry roast the chana dal, urad dal, and dried red chilies until they are golden brown and aromatic.
   • If using, add sesame seeds and grated dry coconut towards the end and roast for an additional minute or two. Be careful not to burn them.
2. Cool the Ingredients:
   • Allow all the roasted ingredients to cool completely. This prevents the powder from becoming clumpy.
3. Grind the Powder:
   • Once cooled, place all the roasted ingredients (toor dal, chana dal, urad dal, red chilies, sesame seeds, and grated coconut) in a blender or spice grinder.
   • Add salt to taste.
   • Grind everything into a fine or coarse powder, depending on your preference.
4. Store the Powder:
   • Transfer the Kandi Karapodi to an airtight container.
   • Store it in a cool, dry place. It should stay fresh for several weeks. For longer shelf life, you can keep it in the refrigerator or freezer.

Tips:

• Adjusting Spice Level: You can adjust the number of red chilies according to your spice preference.
• Consistency: For a finer powder, grind it longer. For a coarser texture, grind it less.
• Additional Flavors: You can experiment by adding a small amount of roasted garlic or curry leaves to the mix for additional flavor.

Kandi Karapodi adds a delicious, nutty, and spicy kick to your meals, making it a versatile and flavorful addition to your kitchen!