Kootu Powder

One of the very traditional foods of Tamil Nadu is Kootu. This special masala powder makes the recipe even more delicious and reduces the preparation time. Kootu can be a side dish for dhal and ghee rice or can be used with plain rice also.

Kootu Powder:

Coriander Seeds - 1/2 cup (200 gm)
Par-boiled Rice - 1/2 cup (200 gm) [thickening agent]
Dry Red Chillies - 1/4 cup (100 gm)
Urad Dhal  - 1/8 cup (50 gm)
(Black Gram Dhal without Skin)
Cumin Seeds - 10 gm
Pepper - 10 gm
Fenugreek Seeds - 20 gm
Asafoetida (Hing) - 10 gm
Curry Leaves - a strand (roast till crisp)
Rock Salt - 1 tsp

Dry roast each ingredient separately till they are light brown. Do not allow to char. Use low flame. Grind them in a powdering machine and store.

Use for kootu made using chickpeas and cowpeas.