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parippu podi, iyer style

Parripu podi

Savory lentil mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Preserves
Cuisine diabetic friendly, gluten free, Indian, One pot, South indian, tamilnadu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Servings 10
Calories 25 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup split pigeon pea tur dal / tuvaram parippu
  • 5 - 7 dry red chilli
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy bottom wok,dry roast dal till it turns golden brown in color.   Don't leave at this step . If it burns the powder is of no use.
  • Remove and let it cool on a plate. Place the black pepper on the dal so it can warm.
  • Dry roast the red chillies separately.    
  • Grind everything together to a powder along with salt.
  • Store it in an air tight container.

Notes

Store in an airtight container, use a clean dry spoon each time of use. the shelf life is round an month or two.
If making larger quantities store in the freezer. It stays fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 5gCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.004gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2g
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