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Chutney Powder also known as gunpowder or chutney podi, is a famous South Indian delicacy. Mix chutney powder with ghee and use it to dip idlies and dosas or just sprinkle it on various types of rice, or just sprinkle some on hot white rice and drizzle lots of ghee, the spicy, sweet and tangy flavors will take you to a trip to flavor town. Continue reading to know how to make this simple recipe.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Groundnuts
• 1/2 cup Fried Bengal Gram Dal
• 1/3 cup Bengal Gram Dal
• 1/3 cup Urad Dal
• 7-9 Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Curry Leaves
• 2 small Tamarind chunks
• 1 tbsp Jaggery
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder

Method:

1. Roast groundnuts till you get nutty fragrance.
2. Roast fried bengal dal, bengal gram dal, urad dal and garlic cloves for 3-5 minutes.
3. Roast curry leaves till they shrivel and turn brittle.
4. In a blender add all the roasted ingredients, tamarind, jaggery, salt and chili powder (adjust chili powder according to your spice level).
5. Blend it into a powder.
6. Chutney powder is ready, now you can sprinkle on anything or mix with ghee and relish.