Groundnut Powder (Palli Podi)

How to Prepare

1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat.
2. Add 4 cups of raw groundnuts (peanuts) and dry roast them for 8-10 minutes, stirring continuously until they turn golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and let them cool.
3. In the same pan, dry roast 1 cup of dried red chilies for 1-2 minutes until they become crisp. Remove and set aside to cool.
4. Dry roast 1/2 cup of roasted chana dal for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden. Set aside to cool.
5. Once all ingredients are cooled, transfer the roasted groundnuts to a blender and pulse them into a coarse powder. Do not over-blend to avoid releasing oil.
6. Add the roasted red chilies, chana dal
7. 2 tbsp of cumin seeds
8. 10 garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp of salt to the blender. Pulse everything together into a coarse powder.
9. Check for seasoning and adjust salt or chili as needed.
10. Transfer the groundnut powder to an airtight container for storage.