Sunday, December 5, 2010

Kobbari Podi ~ Spiced Fresh Coconut Powder

Ingredients :

Fresh Coconut : Half shell
Coriander Seeds : 2 tsp
Chana Dal : 4 tsp
Urad Dal : 1 tsp
Whole Red Chillies : 5
Garlic : 2 or 3 pods
Salt to taste
Oil : 4 tsp

Method :

Grate the coconut and set aside. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan and add the coriander seeds, chana dal and urad dal and fry until golden brown color. Finally add the whole red chillies and let it fry for another few seconds. Remove from the flame and allow it to cool. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and grated coconut. Fry until light golden color. When they turn little crisp, remove from the pan and let it cool completely. Grind the roasted spices, salt and garlic to a powder. Add the roasted coconut to the spice powder and blenderise it again. Serve with hot steamed rice, dosa or idli. Store in a airtight container.

Other Names : Kobbari Karam, Pachi Kobbari Podi, Spicy Coconut Powder