Thamizhar Pakkam - Kitchen Section

Visitors Recipe
Sambar - cum - Rasam podi
Ingredients
Dhaniya - 3 cups , Thoor Dhal - 3/4 cup , Dry Red Chilly - 2 cups (or) Chilly Powder - 5 tbsp , Channa Dhal - 1/4 cup , Turmeric Powder - 1 tbsp
Method
Fry dhaniya and the dhals slightly. If using chilly, fry that along with the others. Let it cool and then dry grind into a fine powder (not very fine). Mix evenly with the turmeric powder and the chilly powder, if applicable. Store in a dry airtight container. For Rasam : Add some pepper + cumin powder when the rasam starts to boil. Adjust the powder quantity according to taste. For Kuzhambu / Sambar : Add fried venthayam (Fenugreek seeds) while garnishing.

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