Andhra Style Chutney Powder - Gunpowder
- ½ Cup - Chana Dal
- ½ cup - Roasted Bengal Gram
- 1 - Whole Garlic
- 3 Tbsp - White sesame
- Small Lime Size Tamarind
- 1 Tbsp - Cumin 1 Tbsp Asafoetida
- 15 - Byadgi / Guntur Red Chilies
- 2 sprigs of curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- In a heavy bottom Kadhai roast tamarind, hing, garlic, jeera, sesame seeds and curry leaves till they all turn nice and crisp.
- Add chillies and dry roast till the chillies turn very crisp. Keep the flame low to avoid them from burning.
- Transfer this onto a plate, spread it evenly and let it cool.
- Now in the same Kadhai add Chana Dal and roast till it turns slightly golden.
- Now add fried gram to this and roast till they turn nice and crisp.
- Transfer it out on a plate and spread it till it cools down.
- Once cooled, grind them together with salt to a coarse powder.
- Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by MADaboutkitchen at https://madaboutkitchen.in/andhra-style-chutney-powder-gunpowder/
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