Name: Roasted Gram Mixture
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 5 cups Roasted Gram Dal (Pottukadalai) (Also known as pottukadalai); 1 cup Peanuts (Roasted); 1 cup Cashew Nuts (Roasted); 2 tablespoons Oil (For tempering); 2 teaspoons Mustard Seeds; 20 leaves Curry Leaves (Fresh or dried); 10 pieces Dried Red Chilies (Adjust for spice level); 2 teaspoons Salt (Adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder (Optional, for extra heat); 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing) (Also known as hing)

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How to Prepare

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and wait until they start to splutter.
Add 20 curry leaves and 10 dried red chilies, frying for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add 5 cups of roasted gram (pottukadalai) to the pan and stir well to coat with the tempering.
Add 1 cup of roasted peanuts and 1 cup of cashew nuts, mixing thoroughly.
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of asafoetida powder. Mix well.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
Once cooled, store the mixture in an airtight container.