Samandhi Podi

Ingredients list for Samandhi Podi

• 3 cups Dried coconut ( khopra) grated
• 8-10 Dried red chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 8-10 Curry leaves
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried ginger powder (soonth)
• 1 lemon sized tamarind ball

Method

1. Dry roast coconut, red chillies, coriander powder, black pepper powder, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves in a non-stick pan till the coconut is evenly browned. Set aside to cool.
2. Transfer the red chillies into a blender and grind it with salt. Add rest of the coconut mixture and grind again.
3. Add ginger powder and tamarind and grind again to a coarse powder.
4. Store in air tight bottle.