Mulaga Podi

• 1 cup: Urad daal
• 7-9: Dry red chilli
• 1/4 tsp: Asafoetida
• 1 stalk: Curry leaves
• 1 tsp: Oil
• 1 tsp: Salt

1. Heat the oil in a pan and roast all the ingredients until golden brown. Take care that it doesn't get burnt. Cool it and powder it in a food processor.
2. Store in air tight container for future use.
3. It is an excellent side dish for dosa and idli when taken with ghee, coconut oil or sesame oil.