Huli pudi ( Masala Powder). This can be stored in air tight container for few
months. This powder is used in various recipes of Uttara Karnataka.
Ingredients.
Oil 1/2 Tbsp
Corriander seeds — 2 Tbsp
Chana daal ( Bengal gram)- 2 tsp ( Optional. I add this to get some thick consistency in huli)
1/4th of a medium sized dry Coconut cut into thin pieces
Pepper corns – 7 to 8
Cinnamon stick – 1/2 inch
Bay leaf -1 medium sized
Dry red chillies ( 8 to 10) Adjust per spice levels
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Pinch of Asafoetida
Preparation method
Huli Pudi :
1. Take the oil in a pan and add corriander seeds, chana daal and dry coconut to it. Slowly roast it for a minute or 2.
2. Add the remaining ingredients except for Cumin and Asafoetida.
3. Once all the spices start to leave their aromas, turn off the heat and add Cumin and asafoetida.
4. Once the mixture cools to the room temperature run it into a mixer grinder to a fine powder and transfer the content to an air tight container.
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