Coconut Powder (Thengai Podi)

How to Prepare

1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat.
2. Dry roast 2 cups of grated dry coconut until it turns golden brown and aromatic. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, dry roast 1 cup of chana dal until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
4. Dry roast 1/2 cup of urad dal until it turns light golden. Set aside.
5. Dry roast 10-12 dried red chilies until crisp, taking care not to burn them. Set aside.
6. Dry roast 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds until aromatic. Set aside.
7. Allow all roasted ingredients to cool completely to room temperature.
8. In a mixer or blender, grind the roasted coconut, chana dal, urad dal, red chilies, cumin seeds, and 2 teaspoons of salt into a coarse powder.
9. Transfer the powder to an airtight container for storage.