Andhra Senakkaram

Senakkaram is made with puffed Bengal gram/putnalu. It is used in dry curries or as a side for Idly and Dosa with some melted ghee.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 

Makes : 1 1/4 cups of powder 

Ingredients:

Puffed Bengal gram: 1 cup

Dry red chilies: 10

Coconut powder: 1 tbsp 

Coriander seeds: 1 tsp 

Methi seeds : 1/2 tsp 

Jeera : 1 tsp 

Garlic cloves: 4

Turmeric: 1 tsp 

Salt to taste 

Method: 

Dry roast all ingredients except garlic for 2 minutes until you smell the spices. Turn off the stove.

Let it cool for 3-4 minutes and grind into a fine powder. Add garlic cloves and grind again. 

The powder can be stored in an air tight container for 3 months.