Gulla Sanaga Pappu Podi (Roasted Bengal Gram Powder)

Ingredients:

Gulla sanaga pappu (putnalu): 2 cups

Garlic: 15-20 flakes

Red chillies: 15-20

Salt: As required

Oil: 1/2 tsp

Method of preparation:

1. Roast all the ingredients with half tea spoon oil.

2. Transfer into a plate and allow them to cool down.

3. Grind all the ingredients adding required amount of salt to a fine powder.

4. Store the powder in an airtight container.

5. The putnalu podi is ready to be served with hot rice and melted ghee or even with dosa/idly.

Tips:

1.Any powder should be stored in an airtight container to retain its aroma and freshness .
2. After grinding the powder in a mixer grinder certain amount of heat generates in it. So immediately we should transfer into a flat plate allow them to cool down and store in an airtight container.