Coriander Seed Powder (Dhaniya Podi)

How to Prepare

1. Dry roast 2 cups of coriander seeds in a heavy-bottomed pan on low heat for 5-7 minutes until aromatic and slightly golden. Stir continuously to avoid burning.
2. In the same pan, dry roast 1 cup of dried red chilies for 2-3 minutes until they turn crisp. Remove and set aside.
3. Dry roast 1/2 cup of chana dal for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
4. Allow all roasted ingredients to cool completely to room temperature.
5. Transfer the cooled coriander seeds, red chilies, and chana dal to a dry blender or spice grinder.
6. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and grind everything into a fine powder.
7. Sieve the powder to remove any coarse particles and grind the residue again if needed.
8. Store the coriander seed powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.