Once hot, add the chana dal. Roasted on medium flame till it becomes golden brown. Keep it aside
Add the Urad dal. Roast till you get a nice aroma. Keep it aside
Add the red chillies. Roast till colour changes a little. Do not let it burn. Keep it aside
Add the sesame seeds. Fry till it crackles.
Remove and keep it aside.
Let everything cool and come to room temperature.
Add asafoetida and salt to this.
Grind it to a coarse powder
You can make a fine powder if you prefer it that way.
Store it in a clean dry air tight container
Serve with idli , dosa. It tastes the best when served with sesame oil drizzled on top of it.
Notes
My grandmother adds a pinch of sugar while grinding the powder. If you prefer that way, please do add it. Store it in a clean, dry container. Use a clean spoon every time. Do not use wet hands or wet spoons.
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