South Indian Curry Powder

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South Indian Curry Powder is used with sauteed vegetables to bring in the extra flavor. The ingredients may vary depending on the region. This curry powder works great with sauteed okra, eggplant, cauliflower, green beans, cabbage and other vegetables.

Course Curry Powder

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Chana Dal, chutney powder, coriander seeds, curry powder, dry grated coconut, dry red chili pepper, South Indian, Spices, Urad Dal

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings People

Calories 25kcal

Ingredients

2 Cups Chana Dal
1/4 Cup Urad Dal
1/2 Cup Grated Coconut Dry
1/2 Cup Coriander Seeds
15 Dry Red Chili
1/8 Cup Tamarind Dry tamarind
1 Tablespoon Mustard Seeds
1 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds
1 Tablespoon Fenugreek Seeds
1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 Tablespoon Jaggery
1 Tablespoon Sea Salt or to taste
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil Extra virgin

Instructions

Gather all ingredients in separate bowls for easy access
Lightly roast chana dal with few drops of oil and set aside to cool
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a thick bottom pan. Splutter seasoning ingredients - mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds. Add urad dal and saute for a few seconds
When urad dal turns slightly brown, add coriander seeds, dry red chili peppers, turmeric powder and continue sautéing
Add grated coconut, mix well and set it aside to cool
Blend roasted chana dal into a coarse powder, remove from blender and set aside in a bowl
Now blend all the other sautéed ingredients with tamarind, jaggery, salt and set aside in a bowl
Add blended chana dal to the blended mix of other ingredients and mix well
South Indian Curry Powder is now ready to be used

Notes

South Indian Curry Powder goes very well with sauteed vegetables. It can also be mixed with yogurt and had as a wet chutney with idli or dosa, or simply add some melted ghee to it to give it a different flavor.

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