Ingredients in order of use
1/2 cup chana dal1 cup red chilis (adjust to taste)
1 cup urad dal
1 tsp black pepper (optional)
2 tbsp dried curry leaves
1/8 cup white sesame seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida
Baby Steps
Dry roast ingredients adding one at a time to equalize the amount of roasting to a lovely dark gold!
Roasting sequence and timing (rough):
Add chana to hot pan3 minutes later add chilis
2 minutes later add urad and black pepper
2 minutes later add curry leaves
Add white sesame seeds when roasted items are golden in color
Stir well for 1 minute to roast sesame
Add asafoetida and remove from heat. Stir well.
Add salt to taste after roasting.
Grind to consistency desired.
Keeps well in freezer for eons!
Enjoy!
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